[linux-audio-dev] Hello - FYI - intro

[mark at kfm.co.za]

Hi my name is Mark and I have been a silent member for two 
years - having very little experience with the in's and out's of 
Linux. For many years I have blindly believed that Linux is the 
way to go - more because of the concept of Open Source which 
ties in exactly with my own belief structure. I have supported 
linux for years in the form of mail servers but my own knowing 
has been lacking. Recently ( 2 months ago ) I reinstalled all my 
systems without the comfort of partitioned disks and windows as 
a safety net. To date I have re-installed my system close to ten 
times. I am only now realizing that I may have a hdd problem or 
hardware in general - although no errors are evident. I have a life 
long ambition to make sound - to generate ecstacy - to move 
energy - to drown people - to open portals of thought and 
recreation to fly - to dream - to enlight.  In reality I am stuck with 
my finger on the reset button.

My setup - P4 - 256 ram - Slackware 10.0 - linux 2.6.7 - 

My problem as an end user - is limitless - while the discussion 
group handles issues like left or right up or down this or that it 
seems as if you all live in Utopia with perfect systems. My 
problems as a beginner are endless.  

My linux thought is that the main difference between linux and 
windows is that under windows everything is packaged i.e. that 
one installation will actually get that desired product to work - 
while under linux a lot more time is spent on finding the correct 
patches mixes matches reading than end time using/producing. 
Obviously linux has flexibility power stability way beyond the 
confines of windows or mac but it is the tieing up of those 'loose 
ends'  which make it easier for a new user to get going that make 
the ultimate difference. While windows users have licence issues 
some linux users have other.

It matters little to me if one program does something in one way 
as opposed to a different way in a different program - i.e. each 
program is unique unto itself and should be learnt seperately. My 
problem in this area has been to get them to work together or 
through each other with results. 

I return to my silent world of learning and eventually achieving in 
linux but that's my two cents.

I believe in Linux and all that it stands for and wish no insult to 
any. Thank you for this moment.

bye
Mark
Mark McBride
Cell 08 4414 6809

Tel.: +27 21 462 0044
Fax: +27 21 465 0277

Bitwise Computer systems
EMail : tech-support at bitwise.co.za
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