Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!]

2006-12-08 Thread Roger J. Buffington
Irvine wrote: Sorry Roger, This digitalradio group is very helpful to me and I appreciate all the effort to keep it going. I strongly support discussion of any OS, software, operating frequencies etc. I do not see what a discussion about the merits of various operating systems has to do

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2006-12-08 Thread Dave And Merrijoy
PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!] Irvine wrote: Sorry Roger, This digitalradio group is very helpful to me and I appreciate all the effort to keep it going. I strongly support discussion of any OS, software, operating frequencies etc

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2006-12-08 Thread Brad Gillis
Anybody using Mandrake One the Live CD so you don't have to do the dual boot route? 73 Brad N1NPK,_._,___

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2006-12-08 Thread Rein Couperus PA0R
On Fri, 2006-12-08 at 08:28 -0500, Brad Gillis wrote: Anybody using Mandrake One the Live CD so you don't have to do the dual boot route? 73 Brad N1NPK,_._,___

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2006-12-08 Thread Roger J. Buffington
Simon Brown wrote: - Original Message - From: Roger J. Buffington [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:barrister54%40socal.rr.com I do not see what a discussion about the merits of various operating systems has to do with digital radio, except incidentally. As a developer (mainly

[digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!]

2006-12-07 Thread Irvine
Sorry Roger, This digitalradio group is very helpful to me and I appreciate all the effort to keep it going. I strongly support discussion of any OS, software, operating frequencies etc. It helps us enjoy, and maybe improve, digital radio. When I don't have time or interest for some

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-12-01 Thread Rein Couperus PA0R
On Thu, 2006-11-30 at 17:50 -0800, Leigh L Klotz, Jr. wrote: This is an interesting point of view, to take it from an economic and performance tradeoff. If I might ask (if this threa continues), would you all mind posting your rig and antenna systems as well? It would be interesting to see

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-12-01 Thread Harv Nelson
OK Leigh, Hope this is what you're looking for. OS LINUX debIAN, etch (testing, release) runing on two laptops, and four desktop/server machines. since they all run the same OS, they all network easily and paly nicely with the router. RIGS HF = Kenwood TS 850 and FT 897 (coupled/controled

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-12-01 Thread Paul L Schmidt, K9PS
Leigh L Klotz, Jr. wrote: This is an interesting point of view, to take it from an economic and performance tradeoff. If I might ask (if this threa continues), would you all mind posting your rig and antenna systems as well? It would be interesting to see if there is a correlation between

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-12-01 Thread Brett Owen Rees VK2TMG
HF setup I run an Alinco DX-77 with a homebrew interface. KVM cables and old scsi cables make for great shielded wiring. It's all a bit basic with TX keying hanging off the back of DB9s plug etc - but it works. Computer is 2.2 GHz P4 with Debian installed from a Knoppix CD, and then updated over

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-30 Thread DuBose Walt Civ AETC CONS/LGCA
A. Amador Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 1:29 PM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!! Roger J. Buffington wrote: No matter what group I join, this Windows v. Linux topic comes up. If we are not supposed to keep talking about

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-30 Thread Danny Douglas
Walt, I am afraid you would go out of business right quick. Few people who write for magazines are going to mess with three systems. They do it for themselves, then publish what they have done. As to commercial software - you buy it the way it is, or dont. Danny Douglas N7DC ex WN5QMX ET2US

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-30 Thread DuBose Walt Civ AETC CONS/LGCA
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!! Walt, I am afraid you would go out of business right quick. Few people who write for magazines are going to mess with three systems. They do it for themselves, then publish what they have

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-30 Thread Dave Corio
Having just finished experimenting with a dual-boot system, I would like to add my two cents worth. In my humble opinion, and if all things were equal, I would choose LINUX as my OS over Windows in a second. As far as using it for all else than ham radio, it is superb in most ways.

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-30 Thread Michael P. Brininstool
All people have to do is write in Java or its ilk. -Original Message- From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Danny Douglas Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 10:03 AM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-29 Thread KV9U
Roger, From my perspective (which is probably a bit more liberal than many) all these things are important and they all certainly directly impact digital topics. 73, Rick, KV9U Roger J. Buffington wrote: No matter what group I join, this Windows v. Linux topic comes up. If we are not

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-29 Thread Jose A. Amador
Roger J. Buffington wrote: No matter what group I join, this Windows v. Linux topic comes up. If we are not supposed to keep talking about the new FCC digital regs (something of vital interest to most of us digital ops) then we should be able to dispense with this Linux topic, which has

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-28 Thread Roger J. Buffington
Jerry W wrote: Sorry John, IMHO I do not agree, there is a need for open source OS. Even Microsoft is buying into Linux with Novel, maybe Bill is afraid, HI No matter what group I join, this Windows v. Linux topic comes up. If we are not supposed to keep talking about the new FCC

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-28 Thread Harv Nelson
to howard and the rest ... I only objected to the label cultisT. Linux is not a religious experience for me. Like everyone else, I started with MS Windows I just got sick of shelling out money and time. Money I'd rather invest in rigs and time I'd rather spend on the air. Linux helped me

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-11-28 Thread Paul Metzger
I believe this Linux topic was a nice break from all the FCC smack going on. Any new topic is rather refreshing. I also found it rather informative. Thanks to this discussion, I will be acquiring a new computer here shortly to experiment with Debian and Suse. Thanks Guys ! Paul Metzger KQ6WEH