Hello list! What would you say about the future of Linux audio workstations? What software will we run next year? It has been thrilling to watch how Linux audio software has matured, but I have always felt I'm not completely happy with any of the current X.org Window Managers. Somehow I've built an image that E17 might be what I've been looking for. I don't know why, but it feels like it could be perfect choice for Linux audio workstation. Future will tell if my instincts are right or wrong. Something to think about: - E17 does not make any 'beeps' so it does not have any sound server (like KDE has its Arts sound server). I see this as a very positive thing. This means there will not be any sound server to conflict with Jack. - E17 supports dual / triple displays out of the box. It was designed to be able to use multiple displays easily so I bet it can handle them better than other solutions. - E17 has some of the fastest graphics libraries on this planet and it should be easy to customize. E17 scales very well. You can make it as minimalistic as you want (making it possible to use it on old hardware) or you can have all the eyecandy you could ever imagine. - E17 libraries are world class. You can write a fully functional DVD player with 18 lines of C code. It should be easy for developers to create E17 applications rapidly. Will we see Linux audio software that uses E17's libraries in the future? Hope so. -- E17 has pre-alpha status now, so I don't think we will have to wait very long now until it's finally released. Could we get a nice Christmas present this year? Perhaps. Some links if you don't know what E17 is: http://www.enlightenment.org http://www.get-e.org/ http://www.elivecd.org/gb/Main/Screenshots/ TerraSoft's comments (these guys created YellowDog Linux for PS3 that has E17 as the default WM): "We have worked closely with the energetic, determined E17 team to bring this advanced graphical user interface to a state of interface euphoria. It's not about eye candy and unnecessary special effects, it's about finding balance between a lean, uncluttered desktop and a personal environment that is both familiar and powerful. E17 is simply the most incredible thing I have ever used --with any operating system" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
