LHS Episode #106: The Aussie Contingent
Greetings, listeners! May we entice you with another episode of Linux in the Ham Shack? We sure hope so. In this installment, we have a special guest, Peter64, ubiquitous podcaster of Kernel Panic Oggcast fame. He gives us a decidedly downunda perspective on our topics for the evening. Speaking of topics, we have several: new releases, including Debian "Wheezy" and KDE, updates on previous topics including the Tucnak logging application and the Hamux live distro, based on CentOS. Finally, we take a look at a clever and addictive airplane tracker that uses FAA and ADS-B transponders to let you know where your loved ones are when they're at 35,000 feet. G'day from the team. We'll keep a shrimp on the barbie for ya.
Episode #106 Audio (Listen Now):
- [audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs106.mp3]
Introduction:
- Today on the show, Peter64 from Down Unda and from the Kernel Panic Oggcast. Welcome, Peter64!
Announcements:
The Dayton Hamvention is coming up very soon! It will be May 17-19, 2013 at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Linux in the Ham Shack will be there in the North Hall, booth 131. Hope to see you.
The Beaglebone Black has been released. These are the preferred boards of Pignology and Sierra Radio Systems, who use them to create the Hamstack. They are retailing for $45 and are much more powerful than the Raspberry Pi.
Topics:
Debian Wheezy (Version 7.0) has been released.
https://www.linuxtoday.com/developer/debian-wheezy-linux-arrives-on-time.html
KDE 4.10.3 is released, bringing in more than 75 bug fixes.
https://www.linuxtoday.com/upload/kde-4.10.3-brings-over-75-bugfixes-130506215005.html
Ham Radio Deluxe has announced a preview of version 6.1. New versions will retail $99.95. This move to commercial software was predicted by Linux in the Ham Shack. And to the developers of HRD: BOOOOOO!
Hamux 6.0 has been released. It’s based on CentOS 6.3 and is 64-bit only.
A new version of Tucnak has been released.
Our hosts discuss the aircraft tracker know as FlightRadar24. It’s a web-based project that is cross platform. The project is also giving away ADS-B equipment to folks who live in areas where ADS-B coverage is sparse. You can also purchase hardware for your own home if you don’t qualify for the free stuff.
Feedback:
New LHS Member: Allan, WA1BG. Thanks!
New Twitter follower: Jeff B (@bundini).
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Thanks to Dave from Gamma Leonis for the theme music.
Music:
“No Time” by Mindil Beach Markets from the album Mindil Beach Markets. This track is not Creative Commons but is freely available from https://mindilbeachmarkets.com.
“Delirium” by Nocreeps from the album Time to Differ, courtesy of Jamendo.
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