[linux-audio-dev] Re: MMA membership (rambling reply)

[Dave Phillips]

RonKuper at Cakewalk.com wrote:
 
> >>>
> person making a living writing audio plugins might feel a little nervous
> about something like the development going on with LADSPA or XAP. Not to
> mention how companies like Steinberg and Cakewalk are going to feel when
> Ardour 1.0 hits the net.
> <<<
> 
> I can't wait to see it.  Seriously!  Competition is good, it keeps everyone
> sharp, on their toes and innovating.  If the economics of open source and
> Linux mean we need to adapt our economics, then of couse we'll need to adapt
> or die.
> 
> The thing is, our average customer is not incredibly PC savvy, so have them
> be their sysadmin won't really fly.  Like or it not, Windows and Mac O/S are
> still much easier to set up and support for the "average joe", which means
> they are easier for us to set up and support.
> 
> Likewise, new customers want sexy features.  Is Ardour 1.0 going to be as
> sexy, full-featured and stable as existing commercial products which are on
> version 5 or beyond?  Again, it's all about competition.  Prospective
> customers will get to choose between "free" and "fuller featured."  Of
> course over the time you guys will gain ground on the second point... <g>

What I hoped to read. Thanks, Ron !

Best regards,

== Dave Phillips

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