Assuming the feature set of Audacity is the same across all platforms, it's a good environment for audio editing, but not quite what I'm after for composition or mixing. Thanks anyway though, it's a good place to start my research from. I'm suddenly keen to take Linux for a spin again.
Scott On 9/12/13, Josh <[email protected]> wrote: > audacity in Linux should do what you want. in my case the installer for > vinux4 on the dell latitude e4310 laptop keeps rashing so I'll either > have to find another installer, or I'll have to use another system like > fdora or sonar. > > sent from my vinux4 linux laptop > > On 09/12/2013 04:41 AM, Scott Chesworth wrote: >> Hey Tom, >> >> I keep meaning to make time to investigate Linux, because my only >> impression of it is years out of date now. I haven't heard of any >> screen reader users using it as their digital audio workstation to >> make and mix music, with access to VST plugins and the like, and >> that's kinda my main use of a computer nowadays. Of course, just >> because I haven't heard of it being done in Linux, doesn't mean it >> can't be done in Linux. You wouldn't happen to know anything about >> that sort of usage would you? >> >> Scott >> >> >> On 9/12/13, Thomas Ward <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi Scott, >>> >>> Thanks for the information. I didn't know Apple had dropped XP support >>> in Boot Camp, but I can't honestly say I am surprised either. XP is >>> really really old, and a lot of people are going to be dropping >>> support here and there. Everyone accept VMWare who stay in business by >>> offering a virtual machine for just about everything. :D >>> >>> However, about the capitalist model you are right. It doesn't really >>> matter if it is Microsoft or Apple they are both the same from a >>> commercial developer standard. Its merely a case of pick your poison. >>> >>> That is why there is a third solution, Linux, which is driven by the >>> user community rather than some all powerful money hungry corporation. >>> If the user is willing to take up an open source operating system, >>> customize it to is/her preference, he or she will do well. Otherwise >>> they will just have to pick one of the commercial developers who's >>> only objective is more money, money, money. >>> >>> Cheers! >>> >>> On 9/11/13, Scott Chesworth <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Just a small detail to throw into the mix. Apple already stopped >>>> supporting XP via Boot Camp back in 2011. At the time I saw a few >>>> relatively easy workarounds to get XP working again, but they were all >>>> reliant on Apple still quietly providing a set of XP drivers on retail >>>> disks of Lion. Tbh, I highly doubt that'll still be happening now, >>>> what with Mountain Lion running everything in 64-bit by default. Even >>>> if it is still the case, I'll eat my hat if it can still be done by >>>> the time most of the XP hanger-onners actually attempt to make the >>>> switch. >>>> >>>> Of course, XP can still be installed and run via VmWare Fusion now, >>>> and that'll be the same for years to come seeing as maximum >>>> compatibility is one of the things that keeps VmWare in business. >>>> Fusion will work a treat for the officy tasks that are still kinda >>>> clunky or simply not doable with VoiceOver, and will probably also >>>> keep some people content in terms of gaming, but you'll definitely >>>> feel the difference when running any newer ttitles that tax the system >>>> more through Fusion. >>>> >>>> For what it's worth, the accessibility, length of support and rampant >>>> capitalism on display doesn't seem any better or worse if you put your >>>> fate in Apples hands. If you're fundamentally against the way the >>>> technology industry is being run, then it's just a slightly different >>>> flavour of doom, and you likely won't be any happier with Apple as >>>> your evil overlords. >>>> >>>> Oh happy day... >>>> >>>> Scott >>>> >>> --- >>> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>> [email protected]. >>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>> list, >>> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >>> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [email protected]. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >> list, >> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >> > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. > --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. 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