[linux-audio-user] switching from windows + cubase

Hi, I'm considering switching for Windows to Linux for my audio stuff. I have a few questions. 1) I have some Cubase projects, and I mostly care about the midi sequencing. If I export them to midi files, will I be able to restore most of the information in Linux? 2) This is my first install. Can you suggest a distro for a 1.6 GHz Athlon machine that would be good and stable for audio yet not be too hard to set up and get working? Preferably something with a 2.6 kernel. I was going to go with Mandrake, but I really don't know. Definitely something like Debian or Gentoo is too involved for me right now. 3) I have a Soundblaster Audigy. Should I look into getting a new soundcard? What is a good internel or external box that is supported well? 4) Can you recommend a set of software that will be enough to get started with? I know that there are many many options and I would just appreciate a little direction so I don't get discouraged. I just want to record vocals, record midi and use my synthesizer, mix them together, and process it all with some plugins. That's all, and thanks for any information. Thomas _________________________________________________________________ MSN Premium: Up to 11 personalized e-mail addresses and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&D…