23 Aug
2009
23 Aug
'09
11:12 p.m.
On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 6:34 PM, Patrick
Shirkey<pshirkey(a)boosthardware.com> wrote:
On 08/24/2009 03:52 AM, Bryant Hansen wrote:
One advantage for hardware vendors: if they're willing to donate a few
devices to open source developers (plus specs), they can probably get
a device driver written for free.
I'll be away from my computer for the next week. I wish you luck in
your efforts. This is exactly the kind of support Linux audio needs
to break into the mainstream.
--
joq
- is there really a business case Linux adoption? ...or should this
be viewed as a domain for hobbyists?
- are there any ways or indicators of determining the size of the
market they might reach if they adopt Linux?
- any tips or suggestions about working with the community?
Feel free to respond either on- or off-list. linuxaudio(at)bryanthansen.net
I don't think anyone has publically available statistics on the market
size. There are now several companies making audio hardware that runs on
Linux. SAE is also training students with Ardour which is bound to have
a follow on affect for later adoption.
For working with the community try to release early and release often.
That will go a long way towards getting the naysayers of the high horse.
Be prepared to battle if you want to make a suggestion to the community
that is out of line with any or some other peoples views. If you can't
do the mods and patches by yourself then by all means pay the original
developers or if they are not available/interested feel free to post
here or on the LAD mailing list for assistance.