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by slowpick
Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Backstage
Topic: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source
Replies: 61
Views: 50272

Re: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source

warkus wrote: So in fact there are literally millions of Linux customers who are paying for their computers which in turn pays nvidia to develop drivers for its customers!!!
So we can agree that 'free', is not a term to be used describing software drivers.
Fair enough.
by slowpick
Wed Jun 06, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: Backstage
Topic: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source
Replies: 61
Views: 50272

Re: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source

So where are AMD and Intel, and the other industry giants that are directly competing AGAINST nvidia for those millions of linux customers? The entourage seeking free nVidia sourcecode may indeed be vast, but I doubt they will be any more successful than random strangers. Valuable source code is rel...
by slowpick
Wed Jun 06, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: HOW TOs, Tips & Tricks
Topic: Question about CPU (SOLVED)
Replies: 39
Views: 25757

Re: Question about CPU

What requires more computer resources (cpu, ram, etc)--- an external synth sending only sound in, or an external midi controller sending in only midi signals, to a softsynth? Thanks! brian Make sure your cpu(s) are not scaled for energy conservation, you want equal and full access to all cores. Use...
by slowpick
Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: KXStudio Discussion
Topic: 64-bit repos for 12.04 LTS?
Replies: 4
Views: 2756

Re: 64-bit repos for 12.04 LTS?

I'm planning my "Ultimate System," so any information available would be helpful to me so I can decide whether to go 32-bit or 64-bit. Peace, David Bodhi linux is ubuntu based, with e17 gui, at 400 meg or so, it is fast, unbloated, well maintained, and handy for those desiring repository ...
by slowpick
Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: New? We're glad you're here!
Topic: Neat Forum
Replies: 3
Views: 2553

Re: Neat Forum

I'm a professional Guitarist, Glad to have found this space. Hope to interact with some of you soon. Peace, David If you get a chance to try a Fender Mustang usb amp, it works simply and sounds great in linux. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl2Q8SNVnPU Guitarrx2 is a fine ampsim/fx host, with a wel...
by slowpick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Backstage
Topic: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source
Replies: 61
Views: 50272

Re: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source

I think as far as moderation goes, there is a learning curve, responsibilities, but no paycheck. So I won't expect perfection, but make the occasional suggestion. The advantage of freely airing different opinions, is that when it is well stated, you get to understand the other persons position, whil...
by slowpick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: Backstage
Topic: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source
Replies: 61
Views: 50272

Re: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source

Driver version labor costs are real, and billed out as OS product version updates, or upgrades, new hardware versions adding Mac or 64bit support, integration of new default technologies like hdmi, 1080p, multi-monitor support, additional cpu architectures, rendering engines, yada yada In the linux ...
by slowpick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:15 am
Forum: New? We're glad you're here!
Topic: Hi from EC.
Replies: 2
Views: 1873

Re: Hi from EC.

Welcome to a good forum, lots of helpers here, I cut/paste new things I learn here
on a regular basis. My memory is short, but my document folder, is long :wink:
by slowpick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:08 am
Forum: Computer Related Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Alesis IO2 Express midi - problem
Replies: 7
Views: 10832

Re: Alesis IO2 Express midi - problem

Hi All, My question is ... has anyone got the Alesis IO2 Express working with an external midi keyboard? Barney Is your qjackctl Periods/Buffer set at 3? Should be, for usb Try starting the computer with the unit unplugged and off. Insert usb cable, power on, then power on midi keyboard. If needed,...
by slowpick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:32 am
Forum: Recorders & Sequencers
Topic: What VST plugins have you found work well with Festige?
Replies: 5
Views: 6045

Re: What VST plugins have you found work well with Festige?

The Serina gear also works for me using the old fst command, perhaps not included in modern distros, but still valuable. fst /home/username/TSE_X50_B3.dll newer and better are not always congruent :wink: A different version of wine may also help. Perhaps the new KX release has a loader for .dll vsts?
by slowpick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:13 am
Forum: Backstage
Topic: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source
Replies: 61
Views: 50272

Re: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source

My first moderation: removed a stupid comment and replies to it. I'll gladly disclose the removed posts, just PM me. As a moderator, you should realize that the purpose of forums even having a section like 'backstage', is to allow discussions to proceed without the normal babysitter. Moderate the r...
by slowpick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:07 am
Forum: Backstage
Topic: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source
Replies: 61
Views: 50272

Re: Nvidia why they don't release 3D driver source

So a random stranger, asking a giant corporation to give up a cornerstone of their business, so he/she can be in some way, 'happier', is deemed an intelligent question, but my response pointing out the realities of 'ownership' in day-to-day reality gets removed? Its your forum, make it a religious s...
by slowpick
Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:25 am
Forum: KXStudio Discussion
Topic: KXStudio needs a P.R. person
Replies: 24
Views: 7355

Re: KXStudio needs a P.R. person

The typical windows user can probably watch a youtube linux demo, without needing to learn any terminal commands. But its all downhill, from there :wink: Videos are great promo tools, and don't impose the need for reading skills on the viewer. A hoovered archive of such videos would be a worthy down...
by slowpick
Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:11 am
Forum: KXStudio Discussion
Topic: KXStudio needs a P.R. person
Replies: 24
Views: 7355

Re: KXStudio needs a P.R. person

But where?

Find a place that is warm, with fresh fish and produce, low taxes,
lacking abusive local zoning regulations, and with a reasonably active economy.

New York? Toronto? Hollywood ? Paris? Moscow? Peking? Nope. Keep searching. :lol:

They are out there, and worth the move.
by slowpick
Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:00 am
Forum: KXStudio Discussion
Topic: KXStudio needs a P.R. person
Replies: 24
Views: 7355

Re: KXStudio needs a P.R. person

I've had a serious reversal in thinking about wanting to convert people from Windows to linux. win/mac hobbyist musicians squander countless studio hours trying to convert one another to the latest DAW upgrade, and newest superior vsts they prefer...this week :roll: Imagine the music that could hav...