[Xastir] NOOOBIE with Questions

[Rob Neece]

Chris,

I was a nooobie not long ago, and truth be told, I'm not much more than 
a nooobie still.   I have learned a couple of things about xastir and 
using xastir. 

I installed from a repository the first time.  It resulted in numerous 
problems.  Since you can talk to the developers here and get excellent 
and immediate help, it is easier for all when you are using the latest 
version, which they are.  So my advice is to skip the repository and 
follow the How To for Fedora.  These guys (on the reflector) are very 
good at writing the How Tos and even better at helping you through the 
install.

As a bonus, once you get the install taken care of, you will have a 
great experience using xastir and have the satisfaction that you have 
achieved something with Linux.

Good luck,
Rob

kb8uih at charter.net wrote:
> Hi, I don't know if I entered a root password when I loaded Fedora. I attempt to use terminal and yum command and see langpacks, presto,refresh-packagekit Adding en US to language list - that's where it quits.  
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KA7O <ka7o at ka7o.net>
> Sender: xastir-bounces at lists.xastir.org
> Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:03:11 
> To: Xastir - APRS client software discussion<xastir at lists.xastir.org>
> Reply-To: Xastir - APRS client software discussion <xastir at lists.xastir.org>
> Subject: Re: [Xastir] NOOOBIE with Questions
>
> Xastir is included in the Fedora repositories. In fact, there's quite a 
> bit of ham stuff in Fedora now.
> http://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/14/html/Amateur_Radio_Guide/index.html
>
> Though not always the latest available version - it's easy to install 
> Xastir and all it's dependencies with a simple (as root):
>
> yum install xastir
>
> If you want the latest development version - see the "Installation 
> Notes" on the Xastir Wiki for Fedora and setup the CVS version of 
> Xastir. Once done, it's easy to keep current. There's even a script you 
> can add to your cron system to automate updates via CVS.
>
> http://www.xastir.org/wiki/Installation_Notes#Fedora
>
> 73
> 'zotter'
>
> On 01/16/2011 10:39 AM, kb8uih at charter.net wrote:
>   
>> Hello,
>> A friend got me started with Linux(Fedora 14). I am wanting to learn
>> about it for a project for this spring. Now in addition I want to use
>> XASTIR and need to know the tricks to manipulate the tar.gz files to get
>> the program up and running. I am not sure how to access the pieces of
>> the puzzle. I am a Microsuck PC guy familiar with APRS and now have to
>> learn the intricacies of XASTIR.
>> gh
>> Thanks for any advice the list can give.
>>
>> 73,
>> Chris
>> KB8UIH
>>
>> "I reject your reality and substitute my own."
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