Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] Doing the soundcard manufacturer tango (long)
From: Dave Phillips (dlphilp_AT_bright.net)
Date: Thu Dec 02 2004 - 21:18:05 EET
Mark Knecht wrote:
>Here I happen to disagree just a bit. I've talked with folks that boot
>Pro Tools and only turned it off if Windows started acting up. Other
>than that they never see the windows desktop. The screen showed Pro
>Tools for weeks or months and never changed. Close one session, start
>another. the machine is used for NOTHING except Pro Tools.
>
>Pro Tools itself running under Linux would look no different from
>windows in this mode other than possibly path names due to file system
>differences. It's likely the machine would act up less and they'd be
>even less likely to see the Linux desktop. Add to it some ability to
>administer the machine remotely (not a windows option) and the
>high-end pro guys would not care what the OS is. They would hardly
>know.
>
Sure, this is *how* they'd do it, I just don't see *why* they'd do it.
If users are already not seeing the desktop then that's only a marginal
gain in the switch. I don't know about the remote admin aspect, is that
something that's clamored for in the industry ?
One thing is certain: If Digi gussied up a kernel for their own hardware
they'd be doing something they'll never be able to do with Windows.
>>Mark, I'll buy you a case of Iron City Light if Digi ever decides to
>>support Linux in any way.
>>
>>
>
>I know you didn't think you'd lose that bet so quickly, but I don't
>drink light beer anyway so I'll settle for an entry on your Christmas
>card list. Sending my address off-line... ;-)
>
Worst bet I ever made. :(
I even unilaterally altered its substance by telling Paul I'd buy and
drink that case. I'd certainly be altering *my* substance after that...
>Now, HD plugin manufacturer's a a different price point and so far
>beyond my comprehension. $1K/day for some plugin rentals? I guess this
>is what makes Britney and Ashley rock...
>
Watching them I thought it something else...
>I trust you had a smile on your face from that walk when you read my
>response! ;-)
>
Sure thing. I have too much to actually get done, I can't take polemics
for long. Gotta get to the next jam...
Best,
dp
"Show us the way to the next whiskey bar,
Oh, don't ask why..."
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