30 Apr
2008
30 Apr
'08
1:09 p.m.
Atte André Jensen wrote:
Could you fill in these datails that I wasn't able
to (quickly) loacate
on the web site:
1) What's the relation with debian? Is it based on testing or stable? Or
is it totally self contained?
It is a strict 64-bit Debian distribution, currently running with an
Etch core, IIRC.
There is also a "legacy" 32-bit version.
2) What's the release rate?
Slow, like Debian itself, but I compile lots of things myself anyway.
3) Am I gonna break the whole thing when using it as a
"regular" linux,
with everything that includes (wlan, 3d-accel/compiz, bluetooth,
suspend/hibernate, cups, dual monitors, all those non-pro-audio things
that tend to work well in ubuntu and seems to conflict with rock-steady
audio performance).
I use it for my writing, for my business needs, for listening
to music,
for watching videos, for making music with a large variety of Linux
audio software, etc.
The system here is using the proprietary nVidia driver for my 7600GS
video card. It's been working nicely for quite a while now. In fact, 64
Studio is the most rock-steady system I've tried since Planet CCRMA's
Red Hat days. I can't recall the last time it locked up or crashed.
You can try a live version to see how it treats your hardware.
Did I mention that it's fast ? :)
Best,
dp