On Wed, 2005-09-07 at 09:27 -0400, Hector Centeno wrote: > Yesterday I was having a little of a debate with a good friend about the > possibilities of Linux/open-source audio and music software in the music > market. What are your opinions about this? Is someone there actually > making money using Linux and/or open-source software? Is it possible to > be competitive in a market full of musicians/composers using > Win/Mac+proprietary software (Cubase, Reason, ProTools and friends)? > Probably this has been addressed more than once previously, so sorry for > insisting... I think I need some encouragement! Absolutely! I'm running a successful media production company in Philadelphia based solely on GNU/Linux: www.steeprockmedia.com Also, have a look at Mirror Image Recording Studios: http://www.multitrack.us/ Not only is it possible, it's happening every day... Greg
