[Hackrf-dev] Best OS/Setup for HackRF/GRC

[Russell Hande]

I actually have a LiveDVD that will install Ubuntu Linux 12.04 with
most of the tools you need to get started with minimal effort.
Post-release reports show that not everything is functional, but 90%
is, and anything that isn't can easily be re-compiled and
re-installed. You will need a 64-bit PC. Virtual Machines will work,
but with VERY low bandwidth. VMWare Workstation will not work, due to
USB communication errors. VirtualBox will, but the bandwidth is pretty
bad, and you may only be able to get 1msps or 2msps before it starts
wonking out (even with the USB 2.0 extensions), and sometimes it won't
work even then. A native install will not have these issues. Multiboot
is fine.

You can find more info about the LiveDVD here:
http://files.persona.cc/linux/ubuntu/ubuntu-12.04.2-custom-sdr-amd64.txt

And can download the LiveDVD here:
http://files.persona.cc/linux/ubuntu/ubuntu-12.04.2-custom-sdr-amd64.iso
(md5sum here: http://files.persona.cc/md5sum/linux/ubuntu/ubuntu-12.04.2-custom-sdr-amd64.iso
)

On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Jay Bougie <jaybougie at gmail.com> wrote:

> Seeking opinions on best Linux OS to install for working with HackRF & GRC

> (and other tools.)

>

> Setting up a new PC and want to decrease future headaches. I have used with

> Ubuntu in the past with fairly good success but curious if something like

> RHEL, Backtrack or others....  Would be preferred, or more

> standard/supported.

>

> Also,  my approach was going to be multi boot (PC is starting as a windows

> box) ,  but if anyone thought VM's are not a problem that might be preferred

> - - again appreciate anyone's thoughts or discussion on the topic.

>

> Best,  Jay

>

>

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