[time-nuts] Is there any Ubuntu/Linux Software for the Z3801A?

[walter shawlee 2]

After re-working the lab I have my Z3801A in, I realized there's no windows
computers left anywhere near there.  Is there any monitoring software that will 
run on my 16.04 Ubuntu Linux machines?  I have the Z3801A with an external 
antenna, that drives a 10Mhz distribution amp for optional external references 
around the lab. I don't have anything looking at it, however, so I am not sure 
if that is actually correcting the GPSDO or I am seeing the raw oscillator, 
which si pretty good by itself.  The other shop counters have externally 
NIST-cal'd hp 10811A's in them, so they are pretty accurate anyway, but I am 
curious to know the real story.

I also have a re-cycled rubidium module and ovenized oscillator cal'd to NIST in 
tandem as another check source I put together this year.  I'm just looking for 
external validation of those last few figures. I guess that is an occupational 
problem of having too many sources and counters, one is never really totally 
certain. kind of a local quantum cloud of measurement uncertainty.

I was able to get those surplus DeLorme GPS pucks running under Ubuntu, I ran 
VMware to host an XP install, then tracked down the XP-only serial emulator 
needed to read the USB puck interface, and ta-da, it works. Hideously 
complicated way to see if they were good, but I was curious to know.  No VMware 
in that lab, however, so looking for a native app to read the Z3801A

any useful Z3801A software suggestions appreciated,
all the best,
walter

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Walter Shawlee 2, President
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