Re: AO-40 Transponder Operation

[Nate Bargmann <n0nb@networksplus.net>]

* Chuck Gelm <nc8q@gelm.net> [2002 Oct 07 19:33 -0500]:
> Thanks.
> 
>  I wish software developers and web sites would post or link to
> a 'linux software map' or 'system requirements' on the first page.
> :-|

The official Linux radio apps site and replacement for the HAM-HOWTO is:

http://radio.linux.org.au

I think you'll find most things there, although there is the odd app that
isn't listed there, they are few.  Sometimes a Google search will reveal
a new or obscure app and at times http://freshmeat.net will have gems as
well.

>  I am assuming that any software package whose name starts with an
> "x" or "X" requires a GUI, specifically Xwindows.

As a rule that works.  XMLog is a notable exception.  Some older X + 
Motif apps used the xm prefix so a Windows app borrowing it seems odd.
I'm sure there's a good reason for the name.

>  Some applications have required a specific
> GUI, but it is not mentioned early on. :-|

In general, Linux GUI apps that start with an X will work with any
window manager/desktop.  A lot of KDE apps start with a K and likewise
with GNOME apps starting with a G.  Fortunately, KDE and GNOME apps can
mostly be run outside of their environments as long as the library
dependencies are met.  As an example, I use PAN a GNOME newsreader, but
am not running GNOME or KDE.  A distribution that does a good job of
managing dependecies with make those "desktop" based apps nearly
transparent.

73, de Nate >> 

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