On Mon, 22 May 2000 10:31:54 -0400, "Bloom, Jon, KE3Z" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
said:
>The best way to get Linux-capable projects into QST is to write them up and
>send them to the QST editors. Few of the feature articles in QST are written
>"to spec." Most are received as unsolicited manuscripts. Thus, influencing
>the folks here at HQ to take a more proactive approach to Linux isn't nearly
>as important as submitting articles.
>
I hope you're correct Jon, Last I'd heard, the ARRL editorial staff was
declining submissions based on Unix/Linux software, even for QEX,, on the
basis that no one used it, or would use it. Seems quite backward when
looked at from the point of view that it's the only OS with native support
for amateur radio applications and services.
Another comment would be when trying to attract newcomers to amateur radio,
that Linux-based PC's can aid this, as many younger potential hams would
have challenges funding both a radio and a sufficiently powerful PC that's
ready to run the current crop of bloated OS and applications from
Microsoft. The footprint needed by Linux is such that a 3- or 4-year old
computer can successfully be used instead. That's even more significant
when looking at the pricing of software development tools for Windows vs.
Linux.
73, Bob
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