Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio
I would argue that the path of least resistance to be able to run the newest and greatest would be anything Ubuntu based be it the real Ubuntu, or re-spins like Linux Mint, etc. I state this because
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David Ranch, KI6ZHD
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Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio
I use Manjaro (which is 'archinux for the rest of us'....) But then again, if u knew who I really am, it would be obvious what I am using.....hi hi es vy 73 om de "Baab" w9ya opinions as to which
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Bob Finch, W9YA
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Re: FLDigi 4.2.05, macOS 14.5 (Sonoma), FT-991A No Waterfall
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Never mind I've figured it out and things are working as expected now. ?Thanks.
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Ron, KB1UMC
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
I read the link referenced above and have a MUCH better understanding of why I wish to stay away from those type packages.? Thanks again for all the help.
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sailingto, K9FV
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
Thanks to all for the comments - after reading I realize I should have mentioned what I'm running and my meager knowledge of Linux.? I'm running LInux Mint 21.2 (Mate 1.26.0) and have been for
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sailingto, K9FV
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
This write up on Flatpaks though old is still my favorite: https://ludocode.com/blog/flatpak-is-not-the-future There are actually three formats trying to accomplish the same thing by including
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Jason Turning
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
What do you say to people that run multiple distros, simultaneously on different hardware? Robert KG4KGL
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Robert S Jenkins, KG4KGL <Qrp@...>
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
[email protected]> wrote: I think even that can be questioned. At the end of the day you have to trust the source of the software if you're not compiling yourself, whether it's from a distro
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Richard Shaw, KF5OIM
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Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio
I have used many of the distros, but my distro of choice for many years now is Opensuse Tumbleweed. It is a rolling release so there is no more of these point distro upgrades, and it is very stable. I
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k9ao@...
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
For me, these days with the applications we are all running, things get pretty interconnected. You have hamlib, logging apps, digital apps, these feeding other digital apps and the log, and other
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k9ao@...
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
He lost me at ¡°budget laptops¡± and Chromebooks. Main storage on a laptop may be shrinking, but on a quality laptop, it can be upgraded to an SSD drive, and relatively inexpensive to do so. I do
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Robert S Jenkins, KG4KGL <Qrp@...>
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Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio
Welcome to Linux. Personally, I use Kubuntu and have tried a few others.? Most of the time, with the more heavily used ham radio programs, like WSJTX and FLDIGI,? I usually don't rely on the
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Andrew Neumeier
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Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio
Hands down, I prefer Arch Linux, for ham radio or just to get rid of Windows. Robert KG4KGL
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Robert S Jenkins, KG4KGL <Qrp@...>
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
I don't do Flatpaks, give me a binary every time. But that's just me and I have the experience to run linux well. Have a read: https://ludocode.com/blog/flatpak-is-not-the-future Rick Kunath, K9AO
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k9ao@...
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Re: flrig 2.0.05.66 development test version posted
Dave, You should be testing 2.0.05.67 posted at http://www.w1hkj.com/ae5za/ Index of /ae5za * Parent Directory <http://www.w1hkj.com/> * flrig-2.0.05.67.tar.gz
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Dave, W1HKJ
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Re: binary vs flatpak?
For all versions of Linux (as I understand it) a flatpak isn't supported by the distro, nor is it tracked for updates (including security updates). I am presuming you're asking about add-on apps.
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DavidC KD4E
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Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio
I prefer MX Linux. It's very stable, they allow you to choose systemd or not, and it's well supported on their Forum - including several Hams. If something needs updating you usually only need to ask,
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DavidC KD4E
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Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio
Just my two cents... Welcome to Linux! To start, maybe for reliability and finding your feet, go with? the Mint distro. Easy to use, well maintained, and very functional for ham radio. Huge user
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KX4QC
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Re: Best Linux for Ham Radio
I should mention that I am doing a new build with an AMD processor, 6-core.
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ks_univ_nut
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Best Linux for Ham Radio
Hello Everybody.? I am a novice when it comes to Linux.? I need to know opinions as to which version of Linux is the best for running WXJT-X, FLDigi, EchoLink, etc. etc.? Which version keeps the
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ks_univ_nut
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