Shackbox the ultimate tool box for Ham operators

**f0fak** · Tue 27th Jan 2009, 10:21

Hi folks,
just a little message for announce you that i just released my shackbox project wich is a live dvd for ham radio operators.
It s so far the most complete live cd (no install needed on your pc) on the market, totally free including linux and windows software.
All you need in a shell for antenna design pcb creation rig control etc etc.
I just released the beta version today, so be welcome to give a try to it, don t forget to read the install for how proceed
I hope it ll help some of you to finalize their projects in their passion
73 to all of you
fofak
Shackbox Project:
http://www.shackbox.net
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**2e0sql** · Wed 28th Jan 2009, 13:12

Looks interesting, what version of linux is it using for the live system? from the screenshots looks kind of like Ubuntu but might well be wrong!

**f0fak** · Wed 28th Jan 2009, 13:57

hi
nop, we have a winner, i am using ubuntu latest version 2.6.27-9-generic #1 SMP Thu Nov 20 21:57:00 UTC 2008 i686 GNU/Linux
cause it s easy for non geek people to use

thxx for your comment.
you gonna try it?
best regards

**f0fak** · Wed 28th Jan 2009, 14:04

hi,
yep right it s based on ubuntu 32b latest version cause it s quite user friendly and debian is quite stable and reliable.
first i wanted to build this project using unix, but i thought it would be too much a pain for some users,and that s not the goal of shackbox.
gonna try it?
best regards

**kd0bik** · Thu 29th Jan 2009, 02:37

Hi

You might reach out to Richard Bailey, KB5JBV. Richard is the co-host of Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast. He might help you spread the word about your shackbox tool box. His website is http://blacksparrowmedia.com/

Richard is a good guy and I'm sure would be glad to give you name a mention on one of his upcoming episodes.

Jerry

**f0fak** · Thu 29th Jan 2009, 07:07

hi kd0bik,
thx a lot for the tips!!!
best regards
herve

**m0bov** · Thu 29th Jan 2009, 12:18

There is also ICQPODCAST.com which can also be used to promote what your doing.

**f0fak** · Thu 29th Jan 2009, 12:37

thx a lot james, jsut followed your advice.
btw i ve added on shackbox.net on the right side, a new widget that tells people what software are add to the new release.
bes regards
thx for your support