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This is a brief overview of Linux for music and multimedia creation. More in-depth information is provided on any referenced pages. | This is a brief overview of Linux for music and multimedia creation. More in-depth information is provided on any referenced pages. | ||
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===== Linux as a music tool ===== | ===== 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. | Although Linux music software selection is not as extensive as with Windows or OS X, the majority of software is free and constantly improving. | ||
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+ | If you are new to Linux, have a look at [[wiki: | ||
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+ | ===== 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. | ||
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+ | What most music distros do is automatically install/ | ||
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===== Audio interfaces ===== | ===== Audio interfaces ===== | ||
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- | ===== 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. | ||
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===== Commercial software ===== | ===== Commercial software ===== | ||
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===== How do I get started? ===== | ===== How do I get started? ===== | ||
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===== Community ===== | ===== 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. | 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. | ||
- | | + | Aside from the wiki, there are numerous ways to get in touch with us: |
+ | * discussion forum: [[http:// | ||
+ | * mailing lists: [[: | ||
+ | * IRC: # | ||
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+ | Web resources | ||
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