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They’re coming fast and furious now! After a long period of not having the time or energy to edit episodes, we’re finally getting around to pushing out the backlog. In this action-packed installment, your intrepid hosts tackle gaming on Linux using the Steam platform, accessible computing, mention a site listing more than 50 places you can download Free Software and more. We also revisit the products of Sierra Radio Systems and Pignology, and wish Fedora a happy birthday. All THIS WEEK, on Linux in the Ham Shack!

73 de The LHS Guys

Yes, that's right: It's another brand-new episode of Linux in the Ham Shack! We know it's been a while since your RSS feed has been filled with the joy of our show, but we're back and aiming to stay on track (now that Richard is safely tucked into his cardboard box again). In this action-packed installment, your hosts discuss promoting Linux in the classroom, a wedding interrupted by a radio transmission from above, WA0EIR's updated suite of Open Source ham radio tools, and a novel analytics tool for hams called QScope. See you all down the dial very soon!

73 de The LHS Guys

Hello, dear listeners! In this episode of Linux in the Ham Shack, we get a visit from a long-lost friend--who quickly turns out to be kryptonite and derails the show faster than you can say, "Dallas-Fort Worth." Amongst the hilarity and reminiscing, we manage to discuss some Linux and ham radio related news, a new Linux distribution, give some command line tips for the beginner, and generally have a good time. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for being you.

73 de The LHS Guys

Episode #111 Audio (Listen now!):

Introduction:

In this episode: Russ (K5TUX) and Pete (VE2XPL) are at it again after a long hiatus and Harrison (VE2HKW) pops in in the middle of the episode to discuss CrunchBang and if Open source can cause Malaise.

Topics:

• Petr, OK2CQR (Check Republic), is starting a new project called CQRTest, which will be a contest logger.
  • http://cqrtest.com/

• VE2XPL Ham Radio TraveLog: LOBSTERCON 2013 – 5-10 mins.
  • http://www.lobstercon.me/
  • Rex Harper W1REX of the TunaTin2 fame
  • http://qrpme.com/?p=product&id=TTT

• First solar-powered Linux laptop
  • Summary: A new kind of laptop, the  SOL, is being designed for the great outdoors and it’s powered by  sunlight and it will be running Linux.
  • Source: http://www.zdnet.com/first-solar-powered-linux-laptop-7000019183/
  • By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols for Linux and Open Source – August  9, 2013

• Running Linux on a Windows PC
  • Source: http://www.itworld.com/software/368598/running-linux-windows-pc-your-getting-started-guide

• The LIVE CD List
  • http://livecdlist.com/

• Does Open Source use cause malaise?

• VE2HKW discusses CrunchBang Linux and the search for the non-PAE kernel.
  • http://www.crunchbang.org

Announcements & Feedback:

• Voicemail from Jonathan Nadeau.

• Comments from Johnny K.
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Loon

Social Media Roundup:

• Twitter new follower
  • @doomtroll

• Facebook
  • Edward Cole likes Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast.
  • Jason Matthew Ford I likes Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast

• Subscribers and Donations
  • Jonas R. – Yearly Subscription
  • Doug J. – Yearly Subscription
  • Tom L. – Donation
  • Steve C. – Monthly Subscription
  • Mike K. – Yearly Subscription

• Feedback
  • E-mail from Michael Aiello [n2htt] & David Aiello

Credits:

• Thank you to our monthly and yearly subscribers.
• Thank you to all of our listeners, live and quasi-live.
• You can reach us at [email protected].  You can leave us voice mail at 1-909-LHS-SHOW (547-7469).
• Please subscribe to the mailing list.  A link is on the Web site.
• Go to CafePress and Printfection and buy some of our show merchandise.  Each purchase helps out the show.
• Listen live every every other Tuesday at 8:00pm Central.  Our recording schedule is on the Web site.

Music:

• “Suzanne” by Gamma Leonis, courtesy of Reverbnation.
• “It Didn’t Matter” by The Crawls from their second EP, courtesy of Jamendo.

Hello, LHS listeners! Well, we've had a bit of a hiatus as I found a couple of other projects that took a lot of my time. But we're back! The episodes have been recorded on schedule, and we're still doing them live every other Tuesday. I've just had a hard time getting them edited and put out. But look for the last three within the next 7-10 days. Hope you're all doing well, and don't worry--we're not going anywhere.

73 de The LHS Guys

Episode #110 Audio (Listen now!):

Introduction:

The Guys get ready this episode to reveal who gets the coveted BeagleBone Black.

Mini-Topics:

• VE2XPL’s Field Day
  • https://picasaweb.google.com/112211098677110580583/FieldDay2013#5894894919835301842

• K5TUX’ Field Day
  • Spent doing non-ham stuff.

• 1st of July
  • Canada Day Celebrations in Gf. Pk / Ottawa / Hemmingford
  • RAC holds a Canada day contest every year on July 1st

• Happy 4th of July to the USA

• Pete, VE2XPL, is a published author!
  • https://www.rac.ca/files/tca/tcajuly2013.pdf (Page 13)

• Manjaro v.0.8.6
  • http://manjaro.org

Main Topics:

• GIMP 2.8.6 Released
  • http://www.gimp.org/

• Retro News:  Leisure Suit Larry Debuts on Linux

• AV Linux 6.0.1
  • http://www.bandshed.net/AVLinux.html

• Mozilla’s New Firefox Logo is a lot like the old Firefox Logo
  • http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/27/firefox-gets-a-new-logo-rolls-out-desktop-and-android-beta-upda

Announcements & Feedback:

• Beaglebone Black Raffle Winner Announced
  • Congradulations to Jonathan Nadeau for winning the Beaglebone Black.

Social Media Roundup:

• Twitter:
  • NF7T Jake Gier @StibniteLad (Idaho)

• Facebook
  • James George

• Google+
  • Paul Schwan N4FTD

• Subscribers and Donations
  • Walter WN3LIF (Yearly Subscription)
  • JonTheNiceGuy (Yearly Subscription)

Feedback:

• No feedback this time.

Credits:

• Thank you to our monthly and yearly subscribers.
• Thank you to all of our listeners, live and quasi-live.
• You can reach us at [email protected].  You can leave us voice mail at 1-909-LHS-SHOW (547-7469).
• Please subscribe to the mailing list.  A link is on the Web site.
• Go to CafePress and Printfection and buy some of our show merchandise.  Each purchase helps out the show.
• Listen live every every other Tuesday at 8:00pm Central.

Music:

• “Rex Mundi” by Studebaker’s Blacksmith Shop (Germany, June 2010) from the album Nebula, courtesy of Jamendo.
• “Little Sister” by The Very Unknown Friends of Jane Doe (Germany – Wahlstedt, june 2011) from the album The Very Unknown Friends of Jane Doe, courtesy of Jamendo.

Episode #109 Audio (Listen now!):

Introduction:

After a callsign mixup resulting in Russ calling Pete VE2XPW, the show is off to a flying start.

Mini-Topics:

• Antenna Modelers
  • gEDA (EDA = Electronic Design Automation)
  • xnec2c and xnecview

• Manjaro Linux

• Google Launches Stratospheric Internet Balloons
  • http://www.google.com/loon/

• The Linux in the Ham Shack Badger hits the Big Time!
  • http://www.badgerbalm.com/

Main Topic:

• Field Day

Announcements & Feedback:

• Contest Extended to Episode #110
  • To give time for more entries, the contest will be extended.  You can become a subscriber or leave a voice mail at 1-909-LHS-SHOW (547-7469).  For voice mail entries, remember to complete the thought, “I deserve a Beaglebone Black because,” and make sure to leave contact info.  The winner will be announced on Episode #110. Entries must be received by midnight on the day of recording, July 2, 2013.

• E-mail from Gary, KN4AQ, of HamRadioNow.tv

Social Media Roundup:

• Google+
  • Terje H (Added)
  • Pierre M (Added)
  • Peter W (Added)
  • Raymund W (Added)
  • Rene, PD5RS (Posted)

• Status.net
  • To find Russ on any personal Status.net instance (pump.io, identi.ca, etc) use the email [email protected]

Subscribers and Donations:

• Doug (Yearly Subscription)
• Jonas R (Yearly Subscription)

Music:

• “Let This Monkey Go” by Heifervescent from the album Little Egg, courtesy of Jamendo.
• “Open Your Eyes” by Leslie Hunt from the album Your Hair Is on Fire, courtesy of Jamendo.