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GNU Radio Now Runs Directly in the Browser

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GNU Radio, the open-source software-defined radio (SDR) toolkit, can now be accessed and operated directly through a web browser. The project is hosted at gnuradioworld.com, eliminating the need for local installation of the traditionally desktop-bound software. This development lowers the barrier to entry for radio enthusiasts, researchers, and developers who work with SDR technology. The announcement was shared on Hacker News, where it attracted early community attention.

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