Topic: OS considerations
Hi all,
I just bought a copy of Pianoteq even though I don't run Windows or Mac and I'm curious about the mix of operating systems represented by forum members/Pianoteq users.
If "Other," please specify (sorry I only know those three). Also feel free to elaborate as to why
Followup question:
If Pianoteq were available for an OS other than what you currently use, would you switch? Why?
I'll go first: Linux, despite the fact that it's not technically written for Linux. I believe strongly in the CopyLeft movement, and it has put out some amazing work. Linux can be infinitely more stable than Windows and offers the user much more control of parameters and ability to understand what is going on "under the hood." Not that there aren't headaches or bugs...it's main drawback I think is hardware manufacturers who refuse to release and trust hardware specs to developers willing to write Linux drivers. For instance, Echo's support and cooperation with the FFADO effort (in addition to a high quality product) is the main reason why I decided to go with the Audiofire2 instead of other options. In contrast, MOTU has been less than helpful, and even though some of its products are supported, I would not like to reward their attitude.
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PS I am planning on getting a dual-boot setup working for my music stuff (Ubuntu/64Studio). Would anyone be interested in me posting my efforts about getting Pianoteq set up with a new installation of 64Studio (64-bit version) on a
Dell XPS m1330
Core 2 Duo 1.5ghz
2gb RAM
Echo Audiofire2
Yamaha CP33