Hi Marco,
1) A multimedia/desktop oriented kernel like the one in 64Studio or
here: ftp://musix.ourproject.org/pub/musix/deb/kernel/n
I believe Musix now uses the 64 Studio kernel packages, so that's one
less variable ;-) Ubuntu Studio is not going for a Molnar-style RT
kernel, according to an interview with Cory Kontros I read.
The
reason why this has not been made already it's a secret to me, and a
even weirder one.
I believe it's because in the mainstream, audio on GNU/Linux has mostly
been addressed from the point of view of a so-called 'consumer'. So
distros have tried to solve questions like "How do I make my iPod work
out of the box, so I can re-arrange my collection of Britney Spears
downloads?" rather than "How do I tune my kernel and OS for maximum
performance when tracking 24 channels over my ADAT interface?"
I believe free software has a role to play in providing serious,
reliable tools to the people that need them, in order to enable and
enhance their creativity. Among other free software advocates, there is
an argument that says we need to chase the tail-lights of OS X and
Windows Vista in providing a slick 'consumer' experience, which has very
little to do with RT kernels or tools like jackd.
Cheers!
Daniel
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