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VE2HAR > MT63 17.03.05 01:08l 108 Lines 3850 Bytes #-7295 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Re: [MT63] High-speed HF Modem
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Hi John,
You make a few good points. I also want to say that I am not offended by
what you wrote.
However, the latest versions of Linux is so windows-like there really is
no learning curve. If you look, there are Linux versions of Office type
products that even open or save files in the familiar extensions. Anyone
walking into an operating position such as yours would still have to
take the time learn where to find different programs, or what those
Icons mean. No different with Linux.
I have working my windows version of TOPO 4.0 using Wine to load it.
Packet is no problem either as there is software available for that
mode, as well as the new digital modes.
One thing that I would consider, and you might want to as well is the
stability that Linux has over Windows. I would think that the last thing
that one would want to contend with during a mission is the operating
system "locking up" or dumping out altogether. Something that I have not
experienced since loading Linux on all the machines here (6). One of
them has even been running continuously since October 2004 without
shutting down or faultering. That is something I have never seen windows
do. Best I was ever able to get out of a Windows box was 6 or 7 days.
I would also just like to add that I am by no means a Linux expert. I
first started using Linux about 6 months ago. However, it has become the
OS of choice in our home, as well as my business. This is not to say
that windows doesn't have a place in the world, but there are some real
advantages that should not be overlooked.
Just some thoughts.
Steve/WM5Z
John Bradley wrote:
> I agree that emergency services needs a high speed , robust HF data mode,
> not requiring specialized modems to operate.
>
> As an designer and operator of a communications, command and control
> unit ,
> I disagree with your choice of software, since a computer in these
> untis has
> to do more than act as a data terminal. Other requirements for that
> computer
> would be for mapping software, word processing, VHF packet, and the like.
> We have used all of those on our emergency deployments in the past.
>
> Most volunteer operators would be familiar with Windows, which would
> make it
> one less thing to train on. It is easy to find operators who use the
> popular software such as Word, on a regular basis.
>
> Having been involved with emergency managment/planning for many years, the
> KISS principal still applies: Keep it simple, stupid! So , despite
> your love
> of Linux, that should probably stay on your home computer rather than in a
> command post with many operators of different skills.
>
> With respect to the mode, well I am not convinced that MT63 works better
> than MFSK under really poor conditions, although the baud rate is
> higher. I
> haven'y had the opportunityto try them side by side when conditions are
> poor, and look forward to that. If OLIVIA ever gets written for windows,
> that might be the way to go ......
>
> Sorry if I have offended all you Linux lovers, but in the real world ,
> Windows should rule the emergency computer world...
>
>
> John
> VE5MU
>
>
>
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