[linux-audio-user] AMD64 question: update

[james at dis-dot-dat.net]

On Mon, 17 Jul, 2006 at 02:52PM -0400, Dave Phillips spake thus:
> Mark Knecht wrote:
> 
> >I have no problem with this recommendation from Thomas. I've not used
> >eSATA ut I expect it' performance it pretty good. I know nothing about
> >the implementation team for that technology. There doesn't seem to be
> >much happening with 1394 development these days. I use it because I
> >have the drives and have industry experience, not because it's the
> >best technology. Do some searching around on your own and figure out
> >what works for you. An internal drive is goig to be the least painful
> >from a Linux POV. If you have no need to move your sessions around to
> >different locations then I wouldn't bother with any external drive
> >based on my personal Linux experience.
> 
> Many thanks to everyone again, I'm learning more than I bargained for. ;)
> 
> The mobo does have a 1394 connector, but there's no need at this time to 
> consider an external drive, I'm okay with the standard internal 
> installation.
> 
> Now I return to meditating upon the installation distro of choice...
> 
> Chantingly,

Meditation... chanting...

Is that a hint?  Are you thinking of going for Source Mage?

I still recommend gentoo, btw. :)

James
 
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