Jonathan Segel wrote: > hi, i'm a recent linux user, coming from mac universe. i started by > putting YDL on one of my old macs last summer, but now i'm gonna get > serious. > so my question is: what parts would you recommend for making a Linux box > to run audio on? i realize this is a big field, but any clues are helpful. > also, i'm probably going to use redhat, given that my ydl exprerience is > based on redhat. any precautionary measures? > > thanks all Redhat is an ecellent choice esp if you get into the planet ccrma catalog. The question of hardware really depends on what your intentions are. I assume professional from your email footer. Multitracks cards are basically RME or maudio delta 1010. There are others choices but they don't get as much of a working so the drivers may not be as well designed as they could be. Will you be building a new PC or using your mac? -- Patrick Shirkey - Boost Hardware Ltd. Http://www.boosthardware.com Http://www.djcj.org - The Linux Audio Users guide ======================================== Being on stage with the band in front of crowds shouting, "Get off! No! We want normal music!", I think that was more like acting than anything I've ever done. Goldie, 8 Nov, 2002 The Scotsman