SDRplay’s latest API for Linux is distributed as a self-extracting .run installer. Here’s how to install it cleanly on a typical Linux system (e.g. Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora, or similar): 🧩 1.…
You can rename your Ubuntu PC (i.e. change the hostname) in a few simple steps. Here’s how, depending on your Ubuntu version and whether you want to do it temporarily…
Good question — changing a username in Ubuntu is possible, but it needs care to avoid breaking permissions or SSH keys. Below is the safe, step-by-step method for renaming a…
Here’s how to switch your Linux keyboard layout to US (United States), either temporarily or permanently. 🧩 Option 1 – Temporary switch (immediate effect) Run this in a terminal: That…
Written with the help of ChatGPT, 14 August 2025: If Stellarium isn’t responding when you launch it under Ubuntu, it’s often either a graphics driver issue, a missing library, or…
Here’s the direct link to the astro-all package on the Debian website: If you’d prefer a version from the current stable release (Bookworm) or the previous stable (Bullseye), the Debian…
sudo -s sudo apt install astro-all
You’re looking to create a meta-package for Debian Astro (the Pure Blend) that bundles a selection of astronomy-related packages without causing the installation to fail if some of them don’t…
No, astro-all is not a valid package in Ubuntu by default. If you run: You’ll likely get an error like: Alternatives to astro-all If you’re looking to install a comprehensive…
In Debian and its derivatives (like Ubuntu, Raspbian, etc.), there’s no official meta-package specifically for radio astronomy. However, you can create a custom meta-package to install a set of radio…
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