For linux ham, I would recommend Linux Mint where you can install the o/s on your computer and download and install ham apps easily. If you want to run off a small O/S via cd or flash go with Puppy. Fldigi works good with either...gud luck, Alan
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Marty W8AKS <w8ak...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I have a backup laptop that I want to install Linux on for learning and > probable switchover when XP support goes away. > > I did not realize how many different flavors of Linux there is. Can the > group recommend a flavor that is favorable to ham radio. Any recommended > ham radio programs would also be appreciated. After a learning curve I'll > probably be on the air utilizing linux vice windows. > > Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks and 73 > Marty > W8AKS > > > -- Quote for the day: ".Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak." Alan Wilson 67 Bullseye Lane Victor, MT 59875 http://montanaham.tripod.com
