This repository provides fixed, modern .deb installation packages for the complete BitScope Software Suite (v2.8 series).
The original packages released by BitScope fail to install on modern 64-bit Linux distributions due to legacy package dependency names. These rebuilt packages resolve those dependency conflicts while keeping the original binaries untouched.
| Package Name | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
2026-bitscope-dso |
Digital Oscilloscope & Logic Analyzer Application | 🛠️ Fixed |
2026-bitscope-chart |
Multi-channel Charting & Data Logging | 🛠️ Fixed |
2026-bitscope-console |
Low-level Terminal & Command Interface | 🛠️ Fixed |
2026-bitscope-display |
Display & Waveform Inspection Tool | 🛠️ Fixed |
2026-bitscope-logic |
Logic Analyzer Application | 🛠️ Fixed |
2026-bitscope-meter |
Automated Metering & Measurement Tool | 🛠️ Fixed |
2026-bitscope-proto |
Protocol Analyzer & Debugger | 🛠️ Fixed |
2026-bitscope-server |
BitScope Network Server Daemon | ✅ Compatible |
18eeacbe688beb234780800fb85cff04f303056e2c2418d40a673389b2297d53 2026-bitscope-dso-2.8.FE22H.deb 05cd5559a437d3a8b88f9a933e2a08086d99cba6d8118cc388be203f05a7d847 2026-bitscope-chart_2.0.FK22M_amd64.deb af0f3ff8e6f706b53cce48c37af96a5592f2abc134677d25f3d7fd4a7ff071e5 2026-bitscope-console_1.0.FK29A_amd64.deb 346a0864f02cc733b1e034ce88a29b5534ca7f33e890ff04c1f09071041d7237 2026-bitscope-display_1.0.EC17A_amd64.deb 6ee00d5b368e5df1a9926a99051154b0eb5d665a134bc52bc2e7d15d39554823 2026-bitscope-logic_1.2.FC20C_amd64.deb 7a540b6821347a4cf0bd24b1afb98bd01ae50338f3d3e9df98f62465f021fa06 2026-bitscope-meter_2.0.FK22G_amd64.deb c0a036aca706a2939d31af0b7f808882dfc9b046f6bb6e0ec9fb2e8c7b8e504c 2026-bitscope-proto_0.9.FG13B_amd64.deb 2af12bb714358a66c3894c690693443c254c5a06a46ba588057a1aacebb1e980 2026-bitscope-server_1.0.FK26A_amd64.deb
The original .deb packages provided by BitScope hardcoded deprecated Debian package dependency names in their metadata:
libpango1.0-0(Renamed tolibpango-1.0-0in modern Linux)libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0(Renamed tolibgdk-pixbuf-2.0-0in modern Linux)bitscope-link(A non-existent legacy dependency inbitscope-console)
Attempting to install the original packages via apt on modern Linux (e.g., Debian 12+, Ubuntu 22.04+, Parrot OS) results in broken dependency errors. The packages in this repository update the control metadata to align with current system library naming conventions.
Download the .deb package you need from the repository or Releases page, then run:
# Example: Installing BitScope DSO
sudo apt install ./2026-bitscope-dso_2.8.FE22H_amd64.deb
# Example: Installing BitScope Chart
sudo apt install ./2026-bitscope-chart_2.0.FK22M_amd64.deb
### Option 2: Install All Tools at Once
If you downloaded all the .deb packages into a single folder, run:
sudo apt install ./2026-bitscope-*.deb
Note on apt Sandbox Notice:
If you see Notice: Download is performed unsandboxed as root..., this is normal and harmless. It simply indicates that apt ran as root to read files located in your user directory.
🔌 Hardware Setup (USB / Serial Permissions)
If BitScope applications open but cannot detect your connected BitScope hardware via USB, your user account likely needs permission to access serial/USB devices:
sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER
After running this command, log out and log back in (or reboot) for the changes to take effect.
❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting
GTK2 Theme Engine Warning
When launching BitScope tools from the terminal, you may see:
Gtk-WARNING **: Unable to locate theme engine in module_path: 'murrine'
Solution: This is purely a visual warning and does not affect functionality. To remove the warning, install the GTK2 Murrine engine:
sudo apt install gtk2-engines-murrine
📄 License & Disclaimer
All original BitScope binaries are property of BitScope Designs.
This repository only hosts repackaged versions with updated .deb control files to preserve software compatibility for modern Linux users and embedded system developers.