I think the only thing that keeps people from using Linux for audio work is the interfaces of the programs, and to a lesser extent that of the OS. That's the only thing that is added with each new blockbuster version of the commercial apps. A few algorithms here and there is nothing special. It's the ability to have half of this pane and half of that, or edit two things at once, or hide tracks, or add nodes to an envelope superimposed over the track, that makes people's work time more efficient. Actually I lied: the other thing keeping people from using Linux for serious audio work is that there's no one to yell at when something doesn't work. On 12/9/06, Tim Howard <tdhoward@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello, It seems that there is a general sense of frustration among the linux audio community with attracting more developers, users, etc. to start using Linux for serious audio work. The thing that has been frustrating me lately is that there are developers that are offering "free" (as in free beer) software, but they seem to have no interest in a GPL release for Linux! (For example, VST plugins like Ambience, GSnap, etc.) Maybe I'm just stupid, but that doesn't make sense to me. Unless it is simply due to their unfamiliarity with Linux programming, and the thought of maintaining support for another OS... So I was wondering if there was any ongoing "official" effort to pull these developers over to the light side. Would a bounty help persuade them? Any thoughts? -TimH
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