[TenTec] (ham station computer choice)

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

Though you solution is sound Clayton, we don't all have that luxury.
Some of us are compelled to stick with Windows.

I had always said I am switching to Linux once I retire and don't need
Windows for the QRL.
Unfortunately I couldn't afford to really retire, and since I'm still
working and need Windows for the job...

The best thing is to address the problem at its source.  
Don't buy computers that come with that stuff.
Business computers come only with the software you order them with.

73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)

-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Clayton
Brantley via TenTec
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 1:51 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment; Kimberly Elmore
Subject: Re: [TenTec] (ham station computer choice)

The best solution is to simply install Linux Mint and let it remove all that
"crap".  No more worry about all the virus and garbage that is attracted by
a windo$$ system.

Clayton N4EV


On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 7:28 PM, Lee <ny6p01 at gmail.com> wrote:
 
I would second that motion, Kimberly, and recommend in addition that one
build their own OS from the ground up - and for the same reasons. No, you
don't have to be a coder - there are several brands of Linux that offer this
DIY approach - where you can configure and compile your own kernel, and
compile, install & configure all the software -  according to your own
specifications. I have done this myself, and it's much easier than you
think.

Then you'd really take ownership of your computer, and be able to fix almost
anything that arises. To say nothing of the satisfaction of putting it
together.
On May 7, 2014 9:28 AM, "Kimberly Elmore" <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I always simply build my own and install the OS myself. That way, I 
> have complete and total control over every aspect. It's remarkably 
> easy, relatively inexpensive, has no proprietary hardware, and I know 
> what's in it. Simply pick a CPU flavor you like, buy a motherboard 
> that supports the CPU, buy a case and power supply, get a graphics 
> card that does what you want, plug in memory, get a hard disk that's 
> far bigger than you think you'll ever need (no less than 1 TB) and 
> have at it. Much, much easier than "building" anything radio!
>
> Kim N5OP
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