Mark Knecht wrote: >Here I happen to disagree just a bit. I've talked with folks that boot >Pro Tools and only turned it off if Windows started acting up. Other >than that they never see the windows desktop. The screen showed Pro >Tools for weeks or months and never changed. Close one session, start >another. the machine is used for NOTHING except Pro Tools. > >Pro Tools itself running under Linux would look no different from >windows in this mode other than possibly path names due to file system >differences. It's likely the machine would act up less and they'd be >even less likely to see the Linux desktop. Add to it some ability to >administer the machine remotely (not a windows option) and the >high-end pro guys would not care what the OS is. They would hardly >know. > Sure, this is *how* they'd do it, I just don't see *why* they'd do it. If users are already not seeing the desktop then that's only a marginal gain in the switch. I don't know about the remote admin aspect, is that something that's clamored for in the industry ? One thing is certain: If Digi gussied up a kernel for their own hardware they'd be doing something they'll never be able to do with Windows. >>Mark, I'll buy you a case of Iron City Light if Digi ever decides to >>support Linux in any way. >> >> > >I know you didn't think you'd lose that bet so quickly, but I don't >drink light beer anyway so I'll settle for an entry on your Christmas >card list. Sending my address off-line... ;-) > Worst bet I ever made. :( I even unilaterally altered its substance by telling Paul I'd buy and drink that case. I'd certainly be altering *my* substance after that... >Now, HD plugin manufacturer's a a different price point and so far >beyond my comprehension. $1K/day for some plugin rentals? I guess this >is what makes Britney and Ashley rock... > Watching them I thought it something else... >I trust you had a smile on your face from that walk when you read my >response! ;-) > Sure thing. I have too much to actually get done, I can't take polemics for long. Gotta get to the next jam... Best, dp "Show us the way to the next whiskey bar, Oh, don't ask why..."
