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> Hello, > > I am attempting to install IDV on my Raspberry Pi 3B+ computer to use > it as a very mobile meteorology workstation, but this is posing some > unique issues. My computer has an ARM-architecture processor and uses > a 32-bit Debian OS called Raspbian, which is Linux-based (I'm sure I'm > misusing terms, please forgive my ignorance). However, your Linux IDV > installers are only for Linux on an x86 architecture processor such as on > a desktop computer. I tried both the Linux options on the IDV Download > and Installation page just to be sure. Is there any solution? Are there > any versions portable to my computer that haven't been added to the page? > > Thank you in advance for your help. Hi Clay, I remember many years ago we were able to run IDV on a Raspberry Pi, but after that the OS running on the Pi changed to openGL ES, and causing the problem to run the IDV, I am not sure if this is the problem you were seeing, if so, I don't have a solution yet, and I will check with my college after AMS and do some more research, I can not promise anything at this moment. Yuan > > Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: YGH-399796 Department: Support IDV Priority: Normal Status: Open =================== NOTE: All email exchanges with Unidata User Support are recorded in the Unidata inquiry tracking system and then made publicly available through the web. If you do not want to have your interactions made available in this way, you must let us know in each email you send to us.