> So - do you use noteedit? :) yes, yes i do, although i am spending more time reediting more complex tasks in lilypond.. i echo the sentiments about this program being nice and would love to see development continue.. i know that there are bulky gui packages like rosegarden or muse around, but for someone that just needs to get ideas from paper to screen and back again on a crusty old pc, i'll take the faster/lighter option. i think choice is a great virtue of libre software, and i will always prefer using a wide range of softwares efficiently over an all-in-one-beast, but then perhaps i'm just too cash poor and time rich.. i respect the authors decision to cease production, but it would be great to see this project get back into full flight.. i really think there's a lot of room left in this tool for it to become something unique for composers of all descriptions to work with, it's not attempting to be a full fledged midi studio, just a lightweight graphical noteeditor that exports to a multitude of formats.. anyhow, it just requires a few developers with a bit of time, imagination and inclination to make something of it and take the load off the authors shoulders (subversion awaits!).. anyhow it's a great little tool and something we don't have enough of in linuxland, it would be unfortunate to see it become dormant and rusty.. okay.. end'o'rant.. cheers, dmotd oh, and for the count i know a few others in this small town using noteedit for composition, who would have no desire to peruse LAU, represent!