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--- wiki:introduction [2014/02/20 00:04] – [Introduction to music creation in Linux] heikkiket
+++ wiki:introduction [2014/07/30 11:50] – Added link to tutorials, copied parts of the front page here 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, used 20th February 2014 onwards.
-[[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]].
 ===== 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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 ===== How do I get started? =====
-TODO: beginner tutorials here!
+  * [[wiki:tutorials:|Tutorials]]
 ===== 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]]
+Aside from the wiki, there are numerous ways to get in touch with us:
+  * discussion forum: [[http://linuxmusicians.com/|LinuxMusicians]]
+  * mailing lists: [[:apps:all:lau|linux audio mailinglists]]
+  * IRC: #opensourcemusicians and #lad (Linux Audio Developers) on irc.freenode.net ([[https://webchat.freenode.net/|web chat]])
+Web resources
+  * [[wiki:places1|Linux audio in social media]]
+  * [[wiki:places2|Link collection to wikis, forums, mailinglists, IRC channels]]
+  * [[wiki:music_making_resources|Link collection for free sheet music, samples, sounds, etc.]]
+  * [[wiki:music_made_with_linux|Music made with Linux]]
+  * [[wiki:user_resources|External user resources index]]