Logging, FT8, RTTY and SSTV with Linux.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:43 pm
Yes, all these are very easily possible with Linux. -But how to do? If you are an old hand with Linux, ok, but if you are new to the Linux world, then let's start at the beginning.
While there are many excellent kinds of Linux, I'll stick my neck out and recommend Linux Mint https://linuxmint.com/, and the "Cinnamon" flavor of it.
I'll not go into installation, now beyond saying there are details at the Mint website and much more help is available online with your usual search app such as Google, Duckduckgo, Bing etc.
Where to get the ham apps? One great thing about Linux is they're included, free. Go to the menu, Administration > Software and choose, then click "install". It's basically as easy as that! We'll let you into a few wrinkles later to make it all go best, first time. If you are feeling just a little braver you can use the Administration > Synaptic software installer. Also easy to use, with an even bigger software selection and more options.
So, my selection of…login to view the rest of this post
While there are many excellent kinds of Linux, I'll stick my neck out and recommend Linux Mint https://linuxmint.com/, and the "Cinnamon" flavor of it.
I'll not go into installation, now beyond saying there are details at the Mint website and much more help is available online with your usual search app such as Google, Duckduckgo, Bing etc.
Where to get the ham apps? One great thing about Linux is they're included, free. Go to the menu, Administration > Software and choose, then click "install". It's basically as easy as that! We'll let you into a few wrinkles later to make it all go best, first time. If you are feeling just a little braver you can use the Administration > Synaptic software installer. Also easy to use, with an even bigger software selection and more options.
So, my selection of…login to view the rest of this post