[LAU] bitwig announcement

[James Stone]

> My take on it is that Linux is about freedom, and for me that includes
> freedom to use proprietary software when I want/ if it's most
> appropriate. I use Linux primarily because I like the OS. I also use a
> lot of GNU/GPL software and have written and contributed to GNU/GPL
> software - which will be what I primarily use if I can.
>
> For me: Windows is crap because it does things behind-the-scenes that
> are non-user editable - i.e. installing a load of files all over the
> place which can't be removed/traced easily, registry bloat, inability
> to lock things down effectively,.
>
> Mac - really forces the user to do everything the "Mac" way. Trying to
> do non-standard things is very difficult/impossible.
>
> Linux is very configurable, has performance that doesn't degrade, and
> I can usually work out how any single bit of the OS is operating if
> needed.
>
> Having proprietary software available only increases the
> options/flexibility IMHO.
>
> Of course everyone has different reasons for using Linux. Vive la
> difference!
>

.. Also, I wonder if it's something particularly about "popular"
software that scares people? I don't remember so many complaints about
Mixbus...

James