From: Nate Bargmann (gvqsqnk@plan-source.com)
Date: Tue Oct 08 2002 - 04:57:23 EEST
* Chuck Gelm <bzhcfyxf.klumb@easylink.com> [2002 Oct 07 19:33 -0500]:
> Thanks.
>
> I wish software developers and web sites would post or link to
> a 'linux software map' or 'system requirements' on the first page.
> :-|
The official Linux radio apps site and replacement for the HAM-HOWTO is:
I think you'll find most things there, although there is the odd app that
isn't listed there, they are few. Sometimes a Google search will reveal
a new or obscure app and at times http://freshmeat.net will have gems as
well.
> I am assuming that any software package whose name starts with an
> "x" or "X" requires a GUI, specifically Xwindows.
As a rule that works. XMLog is a notable exception. Some older X +
Motif apps used the xm prefix so a Windows app borrowing it seems odd.
I'm sure there's a good reason for the name.
> Some applications have required a specific
> GUI, but it is not mentioned early on. :-|
In general, Linux GUI apps that start with an X will work with any
window manager/desktop. A lot of KDE apps start with a K and likewise
with GNOME apps starting with a G. Fortunately, KDE and GNOME apps can
mostly be run outside of their environments as long as the library
dependencies are met. As an example, I use PAN a GNOME newsreader, but
am not running GNOME or KDE. A distribution that does a good job of
managing dependecies with make those "desktop" based apps nearly
transparent.
73, de Nate >>
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