Re: [Gpredict-discussion] Pi 3 update?
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From: Alexandru C. <oz...@gm...> - 2018-05-30 20:28:34
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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 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most > engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot > _______________________________________________ > Gpredict-discussion mailing list > Gpr...@li... > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/gpredict-discussion |