Paul, I'm currently using a MacBook Pro flaptop that I bought to study Apple programming. It's currently running the latest version of OS X, Mountain Lion. The upgrade cost 19.95 and was a non-event.
I also run Windows 7 on it under Parallels, a virtual machine. Both ML and Win 7 run at the same time. On the Mac side I settled on RUMLog for logging and CocoaModem for digi work. RUMLog can use either CCM or FLDigi. No interface needed, just two audio cables. I tried MacLoggerDX and preferred RUMLog. IMHO, better support. Both have rig control, RUMLog doesn't have rotor control.......yet. The Mac's have a single jack for audio in and out. The simple solution is a iMic dongle which splits 'em. The Apple operating system is a civilized layer over the savagery of Linux. I tried Linux on an extra flaptop and could never get it going to my satisfaction. The least expensive new Mac is the Mini. 73, Mike NF4L On 8/24/12 9:44 AM, Paul and Sue Huff wrote: > Please forgive me for a slightly off-topic post but I know that the collective > wisdom of the people on this list can give me a lot of good advice. > > My shack computer is getting a little "long in the tooth" and I am starting to > research a replacement machine. My current ham usage for the computer > consists > of logging and some digital work, but future rig control could be something > that > I would be interested in doing. Recent experience with a new iPad has > created a > very positive impression for me regarding Apple products but I know that "in > the > old days" most ham radio software was designed for Windows only. > > So my question is this - Are there now good choices available for ham radio > software (logging, digital, rig control) that will run on OSx computers? > > BTW, I know that Linux is a popular operating system for ham radio these days > but I don't really know anything about it. I can certainly try to learn, > however the computer has other uses in the family and so I would need to be > able > to easily switch it back into it's "standard" manufacturers configuration for > my > wife who is even less techie than I am. > > Any and all opinions would be appreciated. > > 73, > Paul - N8XMS > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
