LHS Episode #100: The Centennial

Introduction:

• Promo: Listen to the Linux Basement Podcast.

• Happy Birthday, Richard!

• Yes, folks, it’s episode 100 of Linux in the Ham Shack. We’re now eligible for syndication! 🙂

Topics:

• In celebration of our 100th episode, several of our listeners in the chat room call in and participate in a roundtable discussion. Participants include Harrison (VE2HKW), Brian (K5BPC), and Jon (KT4KB). Unfortunately, noise on Jon’s connection prevented him from staying on the line.

• We received voice messages from listeners Michelle, Joy, Rich (KD0RG), Doug (N6LMX), Nick, Jon, “Major J”, and Harrison (VE2HKW).

• Feedback from Matt (KD8SZG), who asks which would be a better choice for a new HF user: a used IC-7000 or new FT-857D. The consensus is to choose the new FT-857D.

• Jon, KT4KB, asks how Russ and Richard met.

• Richard makes a shocking announcement!

• We have a short discussion of FreeDV vs. D-STAR, followed by a brief discussion of various Linux distributions.

• Richard makes a few final comments.

Contact Info:

• Contact Richard at [email protected], Russ at [email protected], or both at the same time at [email protected].

• Listen to the live stream every other Tuesday at 8:00pm Central time. Check the LHS web site for dates.

• Leave us a voice mail at 1-909-LHS-SHOW (1-909-547-7469), or record an introduction to the podcast.

• Sign up for the LHS mailing list.

• Sign up for the MAGNetcon mailing list.

• LHS merchandise is available at the Merch link on Web site. Check out the Badgerwear or buy one of the other LHS-branded items at PrintFection.com/lhs or Cafe Press. Thanks!

• Thanks to Dave from Gamma Leonis for the theme music.

Music:

• Gun Slinger by Daniel Worth.