Jeff, I've been on-and-off Linux for years, and I'm convinced the Apple Mac OS-X is the most robust computing solution for no-hassle daily operations. I gave up on Windows, although I have Win-7 running successfully as a Virtual Machine on my Mac Pro.
See http://wilcoxengineering.com/projects/amateur-projects/44-psk31-k2 ... shows how my MacBook Pro runs with my K2. I don't happen to do much with logging programs, but even that small laptop is up to a lot of activity. There's a lot of ham software available for the Mac. If I must run a Windows application, I do it in the Win-7 VM. Best 73, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://eBookEditor.net https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/28062?ref=awilcox Williamsport, PA 17701 On 6/2/11 7:35 AM, Jeff Cochrane wrote: > Hi everyone, > I would like some advice please, from the Linux / Wine users amongst us. > > Question: Which Linux distribution to use and why? > My reason for asking is the impending demise in support for Win XP from > Microsoft and my lack of trust in Windows 7 (Or any other version of Windows > for that matter) to do what I want, when I want it to. :-) > > I have some experience with Linux and Unix both (From operating an IRLP node > + other stuff earlier on in my career) but with so many distributions > available nowadays, it's a bit daunting. > > What I want to be able to do is to run a logging program, update& control > my K3 and do other general around the shack work. > The computers are not what you would call 'powerhouses', they are an Intel > 466MHz Celeron powered Toshiba laptop& an Intel Atom powered netbook. > Hopefully I can get some useful advice on the list from those of you "in the > know" > > Thanks to all in advance for your replies, > > Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
