[Xlog-discussion] Re: XLOG Question

[Joop Stakenborg]

Larry Kirkland wrote:
> Joop;

Hi Larry.

> I recently installed XLog on a Mandrake 9.0 setup.  I am a relative 
> newby, so please excuse my ignorance.
>
> I installed it using the latest RPM (0.8-1).    I am on unable to start 
> xlog as a normal user.  I must become root in order to execute Xlog.  
> The error message I get at the terminal prompt is "Segmentation fault".  
> I am assuming that some file permissions need to be changed.  I  did a 
> "chmod" on all the Xlog files that I found, but still no luck.  Do you 
> have any suggestions?

Yes, please compile from source. The segfault probably has nothing to do
with not being root. I think it is caused by library incompatibilities
between your Mandrake and my Debian system.

Compiling should be easy. Install libc6-dev, libgtk1.2-dev and the
X development packages and type ./configure; make; make install.
See the INSTALL file for details.

> I am not using HamLib as my radio is not supported yet (FT-1000mp).
>
> Xlog works fine as root with the exception of beam headings.  I am 
> probably entering the longitude and latitude incorrectly.  I will 
> continue to play with that.  For example  ZP is approx. 160 degrees from 
> here but Xlog reports 242 degrees short path.  I have entered 33.97 N 
> and 80.89 W  as my coordinates.

Strange thing. Are you sure your coordinates are right?

> I also use xdx here with Thanks for a great program and good luck.
> 73's
> Larry W4LK
Regards,
Joop PA4TU <pa4tu at amsat.org>