[microsound] On impossibility of linux

[Lorenzo Sutton]

Hi Kim,

Really nice descriptive article, bravo.

Lorenzo.

Kim Cascone wrote:
> with all due respect Kurt: you don't know what you are talking about
> and are just repeating ridiculous FUD you've heard
>
> read why I switched from OS X to Linux here:
>
> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2009/08/linux-music-workflow-switching-from-mac-os-x-to-ubuntu-with-kim-cascone/
>
>
> I just finished a new CD made *entirely* on Linux and I actually had
> an easier (and cheaper) time of editing and mixing a CD than on OS X
>
> I use Ardour, Audacity, Pd and LADSPA plugs and have to say that I
> enjoy the heady power I now have versus the closed commercial
> boutique-ware I was using on OS X
>
> as far as hardware goes: all laptops are designed and/or made in one
> of three factories in China and share many of the same chip sets with
> all other computer brands - i.e. pop the hood and see that there are
> no (or very little) magic Apple parts...
>
> to wit: I've had two Dells running pretty much 24/7 for over two years
> now and not once have I experienced an issue or a technical hardware
> (or software) problem - they are both solid workhorses which I can't
> claim for any of the Apple products I've owned - read my article
> posted above
>
> these statements reflect my opinion and is only my personal preference
> - no need for debates, flame wars or fanboy nonsense
>
> that is all
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