[linux-audio-dev] Disappointing LA community ?

[Dave Robillard]

On Tue, 2005-04-01 at 09:38 +0000, Dubphil wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> This post is not a flame, it is just a questionning about how works and
> thinks the Linux Audio Community...
> 
> Later on LAU and LAD there was a big and nervous thread that was
> schematicaly  talking about the lack of manufacturers wanted to
> collaborate with the Linux developpers in order to get their products
> working on our favorite OS.
> 
> Recently I have succeeded in convicing a Manufacturer (Wave Idea) to
> consider  the importance of giving Linux support to his products. I was
> really convince myself that this initiative will be encouraged by the
> Linux Audio community. That's why I have posted an help request to make
> Wave Idea products fully Linux compliant.
> 
> I felt very disappointed when I saw my request stands quiet. Perhaps there
> is something basic I don't understand about the Linux Audio Community as I
> have register to the list only few months ago.
> 
> Tell me what is wrong with my post and how I could improve communication
> with all LA fellows

While I'm sure we all love to see openness and support, there's still no
incentive to work on support for a MIDI controller you don't own.
Someone will get around to it when the need arises (assuming they have
the freedom to do so)

Now.. if you buy me one.. incentive! :)   (only half kidding)

-DR-