Hello All, Bill (G4WJS) has done an extraordinary amount of work on the WSJT-X Super Build script, which enables compiling WSJT-X and Hamlib3 from various Tags and Branches with minimal effort. Working with Bill, we ( users of Ubuntu / Mint Linux distro's ) now have a proper Debian package that builds on Launchpad ( the Ubuntu Repository Staging / Infrastructure Build Server(s) ) which is up to date with the latest development efforts. This is a major milestone as the current repository version of WSJT-X is v1.1. However, please bare in mind, these packages are development builds, and things may not always be 100%.
What does this mean to end-users? You can, after enabling the PPA's, install the latest WSJT-X development build through your normal system package manager ( apt-get ). No compiling is necessary. The initial installation is performed in (2) parts, however, subsequent updates are via traditional methods: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade. Part-#1: Due to the fact the KVASD binary is *non-FOSS* ( Non Free Open Source Software ), the user must install the KVASD decoder by first agreeing to Joe's ( K1JT ) EULA ( End User License Agreement ). This is a simple, quick, menu driven installation. Subsequent updates of WSJT-X, on the same system build, do not require re-installation of the KVASD Binary. Part-#2: After KVASD installation, install WSJT-X Dev from the PPA as you would any other Debian/Ubuntu package, using ( apt-get ) Bare in mind, this is the first round of combining both the KVASD-Installer with the WSJTX-Dev package. If you have issues, report them to the wsjtx-devel list: <wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net> so we can address them. SUPPORTED DISTRIBUTIONS: * Ubuntu: 14.04-Trusty, 14.10-Utopic and Testing on 15.05 Vivid. * Mint: 17.1-Rebecca ( may work on 17.0 also ) * Debian, not tested from launchpad. NOTE: On Mint-17, due to their customization of the audio sub-chains, you may need to install a couple additional packages. You should test first, then install if you have issues: libjack-dev libjack0 ADD PPA's and PERFORM INSTALLATION: To add the PPA's and install the applications, follow the steps below: Note: These are one time events. Subsequent updates happen normally through regular system updates. * Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) * sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ki7mt/kvasd-installer * --> Accept the PGP Key * sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ki7mt/wsjtx-dev * --> Accept the PGP Key * sudo apt-get update INSTALL and RUN KVASD Installer * Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) if you closed it. * sudo apt-get install kvasd-installer * When complete, type: kvasd-installer * At the main Menu, Select "I Install decoder", follow the prompts. * After install, test the decoder or just exit kvasd-installer INSTALL and RUN WSJTX-DEV NOTES: The new WSJT-X package *does not / will not* overwrite any v1.1 files. However, you may want to Uninstall first just to be safe. None of your data will be lost either way. * Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T), if you closed it. * sudo apt-get install wsjtx-dev * Using Unity Dash: Search for wsjtx-dev, then click the icon. * To run from the command line, type: wsjtx * If you did not remove the original WSJTX v1.1, you may need to run WSJT-X from the command line by typing: /usr/bin/wsjtx NOTE: For Mint and other menu based Desktops ( non-Unity ), many Ham Radio applications put their launchers ( shortcuts ) in the network / audio section of your menus, as most do not include a specific section for Ham Radio. USER DATA LOCATIONS: * WSJTX v1.1 ( repo version ) saves data to: ~/.wsjtx * WSJTX-DEV saves data to: ~/.local/share/WSJT-X * KVASD-Installer saves data to: ~/.local/share/kvasd-installer 73's Greg, KI7MT ---------------------------------------------------------------- JTSDK........: https://sourceforge.net/projects/jtsdk/ Launchpad....: https://launchpad.net/~ki7mt Ubuntu Hams..: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-hams-devel Debian Hams..: https://alioth.debian.org/projects/pkg-hamradio/ OpenPGP......: C177 6630 7115 78FE 9A2B 9F7F 18C0 F6B7 0DA2 F991 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dive into the World of Parallel Programming The Go Parallel Website, sponsored by Intel and developed in partnership with Slashdot Media, is your hub for all things parallel software development, from weekly thought leadership blogs to news, videos, case studies, tutorials and more. Take a look and join the conversation now. http://goparallel.sourceforge.net/ _______________________________________________ wsjt-devel mailing list wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wsjt-devel
