Greeting to all, My original message was for people who use both Windows and Linux for audio as I do. Audio comes first for me, not the O/S (nor political philosophy). In addition to using WINE under Linux, I also use CygWin under Windows. In fact, I use my own audio software under CygWin all the time, originally developed under GNU/Linux. I use instruments, hardware synths, software synths, standalones, plugins, C++ code, Python code, Korn shell scripts, CUI code and command-line code --- even the occasional spreadsheet and text file. There has been a lot of discussion about "professionals" on another thread. For me, a "professional" is anyone who makes viruoso use of whatever resources are available. In light of this, the paragraph above should perhaps be more meaningful to some of you. No barriers, no religion. Regards to all, Dave.