[TenTec] (ham station computer choice)

[Wes Attaway (N5WA)]

The easiest thing to do would be to install a virtual machine and load
Windows into it to gain the ability to use all sorts of Windows-based
software.

Virtual Box from Oracle works well and it is free.

With RAM as cheap as it is, people need to stop obsessing over 2 or 4Gb of
RAM and just put 8Gb or 16Gb of RAM in their machines and then enjoy the
headroom it gives you for seamlessly running multiple programs at one time.


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-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of K3GHH
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 8:26 AM
To: tentec at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] (ham station computer choice)

On Linux: I've been using Linux for 20 years --- unfortunately without 
really learning much about it. My previous shack computer was purchased 
with no OS, and this one had Ubuntu (I replaced it with Kubuntu). The 
only non-Linux use in our house is of a Dell WinXP laptop that runs a 
scanner.

Rick DJ0IP and others here are serious contesters. I'd be interested to 
learn how such an op handles (or would handle) logging in Linux. I've 
been using Xlog. It's simple, and although it has contest modes (CQ, 
S&P) with function keys to generate CW (or the keyboard, for general 
use) it relies on cwdaemon, with which I'm having trouble. Also 
installed are CQRLog (which also uses cwdaemon) and Fldigi but I have 
not yet invested the time to learn them.

In a sense I feel as if I have conflicting hobbies here, and am willing 
to compromise my amateur-radio achievements to indulge my interest in Linux.

--John K3GHH

On 05/08/2014 02:12 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> 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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