Best version of Ubuntu to use for new install of GNU Radio and OP25?
Hi All, I am getting back into OP25 and would like to know what version of Ubuntu would be the best to use with OP25 and GNU Radio. I will be installing Ubuntu alongside of Windows XP on a Lenovo desktop. thanks, Joe
Hi Joe This isn't a straightfoward question - the most simple answer from our POV is that if a compile fail occurs during pybombs and the failure is in (say) UHD or GTK (etc). the problem isn't an OP25 problem. That is, we can't issue updates to OP25 to fix problems outside of OP25. That said, I did some searching and found that UHD has a statement (for ubuntu) that rules out ubuntu 10.04 for example. I think gnuradio has the same policy. Also some versions of ubuntu install problematic versions of libboost, which pybombs has to make special provision for. For these reasons it's probably safe to say that you should use newer rather than older versions, and should prefer "LTS" releases since they will remain supported longer than non-LTS ones. Additionally, you should report all failures here but should not be surprised/offended if we tell you that it's another mail list that ultimately needs to hear and resolve the issue... Here's what UHD says on ubuntu: "We only support versions of Ubuntu and Fedora that are officially maintained and supported. Currently supported platforms are: Ubuntu 12.04-13.10
Hi Max, Thanks for the reply. Is there a pre-checklist that I can perform before executing the pybombs to install OP25/GNU Radio etc? Would like to make sure everything is OK prior to the install. Furthermore I would not be just a user of OP25, I have programmed in C in the past. I wrote Windows programs using both a low pass filtered slicer and sound card for LTR, Passport, and EDACS monitoring and trunk following. I have a lot of existing code that can be used in GNU Radio. thanks, Joe On Feb 16, 2014, at 9:21 AM, <ikj1234i@yahoo.com> <ikj1234i@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi Joe
This isn't a straightfoward question - the most simple answer from our POV is that if a compile fail occurs during pybombs and the failure is in (say) UHD or GTK (etc). the problem isn't an OP25 problem. That is, we can't issue updates to OP25 to fix problems outside of OP25. That said, I did some searching and found that UHD has a statement (for ubuntu) that rules out ubuntu 10.04 for example. I think gnuradio has the same policy. Also some versions of ubuntu install problematic versions of libboost, which pybombs has to make special provision for. For these reasons it's probably safe to say that you should use newer rather than older versions, and should prefer "LTS" releases since they will remain supported longer than non-LTS ones. Additionally, you should report all failures here but should not be surprised/offended if we tell you that it's another mail list that ultimately needs to hear and resolve the issue...
Here's what UHD says on ubuntu:
"We only support versions of Ubuntu and Fedora that are officially maintained and supported. Currently supported platforms are:
Ubuntu 12.04-13.10
In addition I see that the DVSI VC55 vocoder is supported. If I am successful with installing and getting OP25 working, I am willing to purchase the USB3000 P25 vocoder to assist in testing and coding if I can get help with writing the code for Op25 support. The USB3000 P25 OEM version has drivers for Linux and consists of all AMBE and IMBE vocoder combinations for not only P25 but Provoice, DMR, NXDN, etc. Joe On Feb 16, 2014, at 9:21 AM, <ikj1234i@yahoo.com> <ikj1234i@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi Joe
This isn't a straightfoward question - the most simple answer from our POV is that if a compile fail occurs during pybombs and the failure is in (say) UHD or GTK (etc). the problem isn't an OP25 problem. That is, we can't issue updates to OP25 to fix problems outside of OP25. That said, I did some searching and found that UHD has a statement (for ubuntu) that rules out ubuntu 10.04 for example. I think gnuradio has the same policy. Also some versions of ubuntu install problematic versions of libboost, which pybombs has to make special provision for. For these reasons it's probably safe to say that you should use newer rather than older versions, and should prefer "LTS" releases since they will remain supported longer than non-LTS ones. Additionally, you should report all failures here but should not be surprised/offended if we tell you that it's another mail list that ultimately needs to hear and resolve the issue...
Here's what UHD says on ubuntu:
"We only support versions of Ubuntu and Fedora that are officially maintained and supported. Currently supported platforms are:
Ubuntu 12.04-13.10
---In op25-dev@yahoogroups.com, <jcardani@verizon.net> wrote:
In addition I see that the DVSI VC55 vocoder is supported. Hi Joe
I have little experience with the DVSI chips, so can't offer any assistance/advice on them. Once had a look at one of the VC55's but wasn't able to get it to work - it wasn't clear whether the unit was defective, or what... As far as a pre-checklist, if there is one I haven't seen it.... Max
Hi Max, I believe that Eric C. over on the RR forum has working code for the USB3000. maybe he can share what he did. Joe On Feb 16, 2014, at 12:47 PM, <ikj1234i@yahoo.com> <ikj1234i@yahoo.com> wrote:
---In op25-dev@yahoogroups.com, <jcardani@verizon.net> wrote:
In addition I see that the DVSI VC55 vocoder is supported.
Hi Joe
I have little experience with the DVSI chips, so can't offer any assistance/advice on them. Once had a look at one of the VC55's but wasn't able to get it to work - it wasn't clear whether the unit was defective, or what...
As far as a pre-checklist, if there is one I haven't seen it....
Max
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