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--- wiki:introduction [2014/02/19 23:06] – added note about old content, and short introduction heikkiket
+++ wiki:introduction [2014/05/31 15:31] – Removed link to the old introduction. heikkiket
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 ====== Introduction to music creation in Linux ======
-This article aims to offer a general glance to Linux from music and multimedia creators point of view. All the topics are (or should be) covered better and deeper in separate articles.
+This is a brief overview of Linux for music and multimedia creation. More in-depth information is provided on any referenced pages.
-<note info>This is a new introduction article. [[wiki:old_introduction|Old introduction is here]].</note>
 ===== Linux as a music tool =====
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 Although Linux music software selection is not as extensive as with Windows or OS X, the majority of software is free and constantly improving.
+If you are new to Linux, have a look at [[wiki:why_linux_for_audio|why using Linux]].
+===== Distributions =====
+Most musicians use a version (ie, distro) of Linux ready-made for multimedia work. There are numerous choices. Some distros may use a different desktop. Some are tailored to run on older computers. Some frequently update software, and others are more conservative.
+What most music distros do is automatically install/configure software that usually isn't installed with a non-music-oriented distro. Such software includes JACK, a DAW, a MIDI Sequencer, a session manager, firewire interface support, lots of plugins, and other music software.
+  * [[wiki:distributions|A list of Linux music distros]].
+===== How do I get started? =====
+TODO: beginner tutorials here!
+===== Community =====
+The Linux audio community is lively, and organized through mailing lists, IRC, and the Linux Musicians forum. There are also many blogs and regional community sites.
+  * [[wiki:community|Community]]
+<note info>The following parts are maybe better put on a separate page 'Components of an Linux audio setup'?</note>
 ===== Audio interfaces =====
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   * [[wiki:linux_plugins|Effect and instrument plugins]]
-===== Distributions =====
-Most musicians use a version (ie, distro) of Linux ready-made for multimedia work. There are numerous choices. Some distros may use a different desktop. Some are tailored to run on older computers. Some frequently update software, and others are more conservative.
-What most music distros do is automatically install/configure software that usually isn't installed with a non-music-oriented distro. Such software includes JACK, a DAW, a MIDI Sequencer, a session manager, firewire interface support, lots of plugins, and other music software.
-  * [[wiki:distributions|A list of Linux music distros]].
 ===== Commercial software =====
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   * [[wiki:vst_support_and_commercial_apps|Commercial software]]
-===== How do I get started? =====
-TODO: beginner tutorials here!
-===== Community =====
-The Linux audio community is lively, and organized through mailing lists, IRC, and the Linux Musicians forum. There are also many blogs and regional community sites.
-  * [[wiki:community|Community]]