[linux-audio-user] USB-Midi

[Paul Davis]

On Tue, 2006-05-30 at 18:42 -0400, Phillip Mills wrote:
> On May 30, 2006, at 7:37 AM, karsten wiese wrote:
> 
> > Its not "out-of-the-box with XP and OS X" either,
> > you have to install a vendor supplied driver, or am i missing 
> > something?
> 
> The vendor causes it to be out-of-the-box by providing whatever 
> software is needed *in the box*.  What the buyer has in hand to work 
> with is a combination of hardware, software, and instructions that 
> results in useful capabilities on two of the three systems under 
> discussion.

you're missing the point. what is meant when people refer to "works out
of the box" means: THERE IS NO SOFTWARE TO INSTALL.

the vast majority of USB devices work this way, although in all fairness
they often have a little control app that can be useful (but is not
required).

if the device works without a software install (many packages now say
"no drivers required"), then the chances are excellent (i.e. almost
guaranteed) that it will work on linux.

--p