[linux-audio-dev] The future of XAP? (was: fruityloops on linux?)

[Steve Harris]

On Fri, Jan 31, 2003 at 11:21:36 -0800, Tom wrote:
> > The worst situation we can end up in if we go ahead with XAP is two 
> > plugin APIs on Linux; XAP and a new, totally incompatible API. That's 
> > still a lot better than the *current* situation on Windows and Mac 
> > OS. 
> 
> Given the nature of vested interest, this is probably the best
> situation, not the worst.  Don't wait.  The only reason to delay is if
> you actually believe that a unified approach is not just possible, but
> probable.  Closed developers might agree to a closed, members only,
> approach but a true unification would require either presently closed
> developers to abandon the idea of trade secrets, or open developers to
> abandon the gpl.  Neither is likely.  If you are into it, just go ahead.

I think thats overly negative, theres a worl of difference between open
APIs and open source plugins.

- Steve