RME has
provided
"Pro" grade audio hardware when Linux Audio needed it
in order to become a legitimate alternative to
proprietary solutions.
Not really. It was Paul, Thomas, and one other guy(don't remember the
name) who did. Remember it was almost no investment from RME's side.
A not uncommon belief has it that the investment called 'trust' is
worth more than any monetary investment.
Cheers, Tim