Ubuntu and Ham Radio Echolink?

[Scott Ehrlich <scott@MIT.EDU>]

I would like to monitor echolink connections from my PC and work and at 
home.   I may opt to also add a mic, at least at home, for VOIP.

I do have a firewall at work.

What software compiles and or just simply works well under Debian/Ubuntu?

I tried to compile EchoLinux but has many compile failures and gave up on 
it.

What other programs are recommended?   Would life be easier using WINE?

Thanks.

Scott, WY1Z