Spill the Beans
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:45 am
Okay, I just listened Episode 239, and Pat kept making veiled references to a Linux Podcast that uses Windows to edit the show (although Dann seemed to indicate that this was not the case, that instead some encoding software made it seem as if it was done on Windows when it did the ID3 tags). Also Pat made the veiled reference that the show advertises Windows only software. So spill the beans, what show is this, I must be missing something because I'm amazed by the number of shows that do everything on Linux and have no advertising at all.
I will say for the record, that I don't know if I would fault someone for using Windows to record and edit a high quality sounding podcast. If individuals have spent a small fortune on sound equipment that only works with Windows, but in the last few years have seen the light and now for their desktops and servers they only use Linux, I can understand. Often when you go through the expense of setting up a sound studio the only options you know about are Mac and Windows. Also such an investment of time in learning the software and the cost of hardware means you need to get the most out of your investment. Setting up a nice sound studio can be done in Linux, no doubt, but there are still issues that might keep people using Windows or Mac like: expensive sound cards with limited or no support in Linux, or midi controllers that only work in Windows or Mac, or USB mixers that can't be used easily in Linux with all their features. I know from personal experience though, that such a set up might only be 5% of your total computer usage during the week, and everything else you do is in Linux or BSD.
By the way, I have enjoyed the last number of shows a lot. It has been nice to hear from Linc again. Allan seems to be talking more than ever lately. I have enjoyed the EeePC take from Dann and Mrs. Dann. Pat's stories about helping move his brother's family over to Linux have been practical and interesting as well. Also there has been a good variety of content as well, often going into different types of content in the second hour than what the interview focused on. Anyway, it has been fun to listen. With some great shows coming to an end, it continues to amaze me that I can download TLLTS each week. Way to go guys!
I will say for the record, that I don't know if I would fault someone for using Windows to record and edit a high quality sounding podcast. If individuals have spent a small fortune on sound equipment that only works with Windows, but in the last few years have seen the light and now for their desktops and servers they only use Linux, I can understand. Often when you go through the expense of setting up a sound studio the only options you know about are Mac and Windows. Also such an investment of time in learning the software and the cost of hardware means you need to get the most out of your investment. Setting up a nice sound studio can be done in Linux, no doubt, but there are still issues that might keep people using Windows or Mac like: expensive sound cards with limited or no support in Linux, or midi controllers that only work in Windows or Mac, or USB mixers that can't be used easily in Linux with all their features. I know from personal experience though, that such a set up might only be 5% of your total computer usage during the week, and everything else you do is in Linux or BSD.
By the way, I have enjoyed the last number of shows a lot. It has been nice to hear from Linc again. Allan seems to be talking more than ever lately. I have enjoyed the EeePC take from Dann and Mrs. Dann. Pat's stories about helping move his brother's family over to Linux have been practical and interesting as well. Also there has been a good variety of content as well, often going into different types of content in the second hour than what the interview focused on. Anyway, it has been fun to listen. With some great shows coming to an end, it continues to amaze me that I can download TLLTS each week. Way to go guys!
