Sounds Expo04: Linux DAW - A Reality

What does this mean? Well essentially, it means that if you don't want to run a Microsoft system and a Mac ain't for you, there is an alternative. Linux can be configured to suit the audio environment and the tools are now becoming available for serious audio use. AGNULA (a GNU/Linux/Audio Distribution) is a project supported by Red Hat France and legendary French audio research institute IRCAM, whose aims are to provide both Red Hat and Debian based installs. Already well under way, the project aims to support other platforms, inlcuding PowerPC chips and 64-bit architectures.

Linux users tend to be fiercely loyal and congregate in groups to work out solutions to problems that need solving. LinuAudio.org is just such a group. Started a mere couple of weeks ago by Daniel James, the not-for-profit consortium of Linux audio projects and companies, "exists to promote the development of professional audio tools and serivices using 'libre' (free) software licensed via the GPL (Gnu Public License) and similar licenses."
"If you have a commercial interest in Linux audio, why not discuss it with us?" says Daniel

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