[linux-audio-dev] Re: [linux-audio-user] Setting up linux computer

[ChristianH]

Hi all,

I'm in a similar situation. Within a couple of weeks I'll be buying a
new PC which (besides still running Windows) should be, say, at least
Linux friendly.

Since in this case I'm not tied to given legacy hardware, I'd rather put
in some components that are particularly suitable for Linux.

>From what I heard, culprits can be
- audio card
- graphics card (hi resolution, 1280+, no 3D game capability needed)
- and I assume MIDI interface as well (6 to 8 ports in+out)

Are there cards with rather good Linux driver support? 
Are there cards better to avoid in Linux world, due to their poor driver
status?

Is there a Linux hardware FAQ site somewhere, with some recommendations?


Until now I've been using an Emagic AW8 audio card, which perfectly fits
my needs (don't really need 24/96k or oodles of audio ports).
For Windows I was considering an Emagic AMT8 or Unitor8 interface, but I
don't remember seeing any Linux drivers on their site (well, they may
call'em OS X drivers... ;-)

Another component may be somewhat outside this list's topics, I'm
thinking of adding a video MPEG input/encoder card as well - maybe somebody
can give me any pointers on that...?

regards
Chris



On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 04:16:39 +0000 Thomas Pickett wrote:

> >On Sunday 22 August 2004 04:37 pm, Frank Barknecht wrote:
> > > Hallo,
> > >
> > > There are many more (pci cards), a very popular one being the RME card.
> 
> 
> Can anyone suggest a good RME Card?  I have looked at their website but was 
> wondering if anyone had personal preference.  I preferably would like a 
> sound card with mutilple in/outs, mic in/outs, midi, spdif.
> 
> Once again I appreciate all the feedback.  As for distros, I'm leaning 
> towards debian, but I will do some more research.
> 
> Thanks,
>             Thomas