Re: [Gpredict-discussion] Pi 3 update?

[Alexandru C. <oz...@gm...>]

Hi Dex,

I just found out that you can install the binary package from the
Ubuntu PPA manually. I have written down the steps here:
https://community.libre.space/t/installing-gpredict-binary-on-the-raspberry-pi-3/2145

I will try to set up a Debian repository later, but I don't have time right now.

Alex




On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 11:36 PM, Dexter N Muir <de...@xt...> wrote:
>    I have gpredict installed on my Raspberry Pi, and have enjoyed it for
> quite a while. I recently had to re-do from start, which meant reinstall
> gpredict. I ran into an annoying cosmetic hitch that has plagued me from the
> first: the Preferences dialog does not re-size to be accommodated in screen
> size(s) of 720p (and below?). I have to reset to 1080p to gain access to the
> full dialog and its 'save and exit' button. I have 20" monitors, and 720p
> works best there: text is crisp and easily read. Re-sizing to 1080p can
> work, but is likely to require slower (24Hz) refresh and text is fuzzy and
> small - readable with difficulty - with a small and elusive cursor. I revert
> to 720p.
>       A further issue which may be worth pursuing: default Module Layout.
> With modern 9:16 aspect ratio, I find this layout better:
> 1;0;3;0;4;2;3;4;0;2;3;3;4;2;4.
>    I tried to emulate your view by adding ;4;0;3;3;4 but couldn't get to the
> right side far enough to grab the column edge to re-size "AOS/LOS" parked
> there. En/Disabling columns didn't seem to have any effect.
>    And each change in Preferences requires an Exit and re-start to view: is
> no auto-refresh possible?
>
>    The above is in the repository's version 1.3 - quite dated. I've just
> tried installing 2.2.1 from source - what a marathon! First try was by
> install.sh: dependency errors cropped up. The first was easy to cancel: the
> item was in the repository though not installed by default. Then stumped for
> two more, not there! ./configure brick-walled with libglib-dev missing, and
> again not in repository.
>
> A Raspberry Pi 3 to try it on shouldn't be too expensive, and they're
> getting mighty popular (I run mine 24/7 pretty much for APRS). Meanwhile
> fuhgeddit!
>
> Dex ZL2DEX
>
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