FOR DOWNLOAD SHACKBOX YOU NEED TO REGISTER HERE !

What system is running Shackbox?

Shackbox is based on the linux system called Ubuntu.

More informations about Ubuntu here:

www.ubuntu.com

En version francaise:

www.ubuntu-fr.org

At boot it ask me a login and password, what are they?

Username: herve

Password: shackbox

root password: shackbox

Is Shackbox free?

the answer is YES and will always be,but if you feel like doing a donation,do so you are welcome it ll help paying the hosting

Can i install Shackbox permanently?

Yes when the dvd boot,type install instead of live,or use the shortcut “install” in /home/herve”

Yea yea you say “most complete tool box for Ham operators,but what s in it?

Well so far,yes it s the most complete distribution,you will find in your DVD everything for:

• Design and calculate and modeling antenna
• Control rigs
• Trunk scanner ressources
• Oscilloscope
• All the tools for design your own PCB
• Sound capture and editors

Enough for keep you busy at home

Are all the software installed present in the menu?

The answer is No, they are so many,and lots of them have to be launched with the terminal comand (little black square in the top menu)

The complete list of package installed is available here:

http://shackbox.net/current-version

Do i need a super computer for run Shackbox?

Well because Shackbox get stored in your ram, the more you have the better it is,so the better your computer is, the better it will work

2gb ram is recomanded specially if you play with the windows based software integrated in Shackbox.

Where can i found some tutorials for learning how to use Shackbox?

I ll put some here, and use the ubuntu website (links on the top of this article) for all the learning concerning more linux than Shackbox

Can i put a direct link for download Shackbox on my website?

The answer is No,just for the reason to have quite correct stats of downloads.

When is an update of Shackbox released?

Pretty much every months.

How do i know that i have the lattest version on Shackbox?

Simple, look at the color of the Shackbox theme of the website,if it s different than your desktop,it mean that a new version is released!

Is it possible to propose software to add to Shackbox?

The answer is YES, use the forum at this page if you speak english http://shackbox.net.net/~shack/forum?wpforumaction=viewforum&f=6.0 ou ci si vous etes francais http://shackbox.net/~shack/forum?wpforumaction=viewforum&f=3.0

Softwares have to be Freeware only.

Can i participate for improve the Shackbox project?

YESSSSSSSSSSSS feel free to contact me using the forum

Why do i need to register for download Shackbox?

Because by this way you ll be informed of the updates, worth it no?

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