Lubuntu ham software

[Richard Lawn [e-mail] [linuxham]]

I'm new to Linux and to this group so pardon the novice question.
I just made an external boot disc and gave Lubuntu a whirl and the
suggestion of many ham operators I've had email exchanges with.

Question 1 - I'd now like to install Lubuntu on an external drive to allow
me to boot from that. Is that an option given during the install process
from the DVD? I don't want to go too far as I don't yet want to install it
on my internal laptop drive.

Question 2 - using Lubuntu I did a search for available ham radio software
and didn't find much. FlDigi wasn't even on the list. I'm i looking in the
wrong place?

Thanks for the support I get here.

73
Rick
W2JAZ

[Ed [e-mail] [linuxham]]

On Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:02:06 -0400

Post by Richard Lawn rjlawn-***@public.gmane.org [linuxham]
I'm new to Linux and to this group so pardon the novice question.
I just made an external boot disc and gave Lubuntu a whirl and the
suggestion of many ham operators I've had email exchanges with.
Question 1 - I'd now like to install Lubuntu on an external drive to
allow me to boot from that. Is that an option given during the
install process from the DVD? I don't want to go too far as I don't
yet want to install it on my internal laptop drive.

Good place to find Lubuntu specific help:

http://lubuntu.net/

Post by Richard Lawn rjlawn-***@public.gmane.org [linuxham]
Question 2 - using Lubuntu I did a search for available ham radio
software and didn't find much. FlDigi wasn't even on the list. I'm i
looking in the wrong place?

Open Synaptic and browse the Amateur Radio section.

Post by Richard Lawn rjlawn-***@public.gmane.org [linuxham]
Thanks for the support I get here.
73
Rick
W2JAZ

Ed W3NR


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[John Nogatch [e-mail] [linuxham]]

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuHamsPackages has a list of ham radio software.

-John AC6SL


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[Michael Coslo [e-mail] [linuxham]]

Someone mentioned Synaptic, which is the best choice. I’ve been messing with so many distros that IIIRC, lubuntu comes with a Lubuntu software center instead of Synaptic.

So if you need to, DL Synaptic Package manager with the Lubuntu software Center. After installing, Synaptic will show a lot of Ham radio software.

The fldigi package is reasonably recent, and will get you working.

Eventually as you get more used to lubuntu, you can learn to compile from source. I do recommend the Synaptics method first, because there is a fair amount extra that goes on getting lubuntu ready to compile. Dave has excellent info on site, and we can get you rolling.

As for installing it to an external drive, that will depend on your BIOS, and I suspect the install process might let you know if lubuntu will handle external booting.

- 73 Mike N3LI -

Post by Richard Lawn rjlawn-***@public.gmane.org [linuxham]
I'm new to Linux and to this group so pardon the novice question.
I just made an external boot disc and gave Lubuntu a whirl and the suggestion of many ham operators I've had email exchanges with.
Question 1 - I'd now like to install Lubuntu on an external drive to allow me to boot from that. Is that an option given during the install process from the DVD? I don't want to go too far as I don't yet want to install it on my internal laptop drive.
Question 2 - using Lubuntu I did a search for available ham radio software and didn't find much. FlDigi wasn't even on the list. I'm i looking in the wrong place?
Thanks for the support I get here.

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['Frank Dinger ,GM0CSZ' [e-mail] [linuxham]]

Rick , May I suggest you install synaptic ,via the command line ,like so: $
sudo apt-get install synaptic.
Having done that you should find synaptic in the Lubuntu applications list
,click and run it ....or from the command line you run $ sudo synaptic.
The left hand panel shows plenty of amateur radio applications

Good Luck

73 Frank , GM0CSZ / KN6WH

Post by Richard Lawn rjlawn-***@public.gmane.org [linuxham]
I'm new to Linux and to this group so pardon the novice question.
I just made an external boot disc and gave Lubuntu a whirl and the
suggestion of many ham operators I've had email exchanges with.
Question 1 - I'd now like to install Lubuntu on an external drive to
allow me to boot from that. Is that an option given during the install
process from the DVD? I don't want to go too far as I don't yet want to
install it on my internal laptop drive.
Question 2 - using Lubuntu I did a search for available ham radio software
and didn't find much. FlDigi wasn't even on the list. I'm i looking in the
wrong place?
Thanks for the support I get here.
73
Rick
W2JAZ

[Michael Coslo [e-mail] [linuxham]]

Frank - does Synaptic run better when installed from the command line?

- 73 Mike N3LI -

Rick , May I suggest you install synaptic ,via the command line ,like so: $ sudo apt-get install synaptic.

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['Frank Dinger ,GM0CSZ' [e-mail] [linuxham]]

Hi Rick ,
No, there is no difference ,but if following installation of any app you
canÂŽt find the app in a GUI Menu ,starting the app from the command line is
a quick alternative.

If you get used to the command line , starting any application from the
command line become second nature . Learning to operate through the CLI
is a faster Linux learning experience.

For example try to start Firefox through the CLI or any other app like so
: $ firefox

Applications like synaptic and gparted ,when started need the
administratorÂŽs password ,hence when invoked via the CLI the command is $
sudo <app> The user/administrator will subsequently need to provide
his/her password ,before the app will run .

Go for it

73 Frank , GM0CSZ / KN6WH

Post by Michael Coslo mjcn3li-***@public.gmane.org [linuxham]
Frank - does Synaptic run better when installed from the command line?
- 73 Mike N3LI -

Post by 'Frank Dinger ,GM0CSZ' gm0csz-***@public.gmane.org [linuxham]
Rick , May I suggest you install synaptic ,via the command line ,like

so: $ sudo apt-get install synaptic.

[Marty Hartwell [e-mail] [linuxham]]

HI Rick

All of the responses you have gotten so far are good ones on getting SM
loaded to see more Ham Radio
related software. One thing that users of SM have to do that isn't real
obvious is that once loaded and
you use it the first time, you need to click the reload button on the
left top side of the screen. That gets
all of the latest software list into you brand new Synaptic Manager. It
is a good idea to do this whenever
you want to look for new applications to try also.

Marty kd8bj

Post by Richard Lawn rjlawn-***@public.gmane.org [linuxham]
I'm new to Linux and to this group so pardon the novice question.
I just made an external boot disc and gave Lubuntu a whirl and the
suggestion of many ham operators I've had email exchanges with.
Question 1 - I'd now like to install Lubuntu on an external drive to
allow me to boot from that. Is that an option given during the install
process from the DVD? I don't want to go too far as I don't yet want
to install it on my internal laptop drive.
Question 2 - using Lubuntu I did a search for available ham radio
software and didn't find much. FlDigi wasn't even on the list. I'm i
looking in the wrong place?
Thanks for the support I get here.
73
Rick
W2JAZ

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