Subject: Re: [linux-audio-dev] [Fwd: AES, Linux and BeOS] die !
From: Benno Senoner (sbenno_AT_em.gardena.net)
Date: ti syys 28 1999 - 11:02:30 EDT
>
> dear audio enthusiasts !
>
>
> all i want to add is that IMVHO we (read: the linux fans) should
> promote our dear os by pointing out its advantages and features, and
> *not* by repeating again and again the drawbacks and closed-source
> nature of beos and other "rivals".
I fully agree,
Linux gained it's reputation through technical merits,
(efficiency, reliability (uptime measured in years :-) ),
speed, low cost of ownership etc.)
Linux isn't popular due to huge marketing etc.
linux-audio should be the same:
attract vendors and users because of technical advantages
like for example reliable 2.1ms audio latency on a P133.
Of course we need some promoting, because many companies
are just not aware of the real capabilities of Linux.
Paul did a very good job at the AES, even if he was not
treated as well as the BeOS guy.
:-)
But if I were a programmer at Steinberg, I would
STRONGLY try to convince my boss to perform a Cubase port
for Linux, since a VST enviroment running virtually latency free
would be the dream of most studio folks.
Paul: what were the comments at Steinberg
(or other firms interested in low-latency) when you
showed them the low-latency diagrams ?
Or were there only marketing people around ?
regards,
Benno.
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