Running Linux?

[NorthJack ENT.]

Yo whats up ya'll i ahave been searching thru the posts about Linux(Im basically saying I searched here and couldnt find anything good on Linux) but I was wondering what are the pros and cons from sum of u experienced users with Linux? I want to make the switch from windows to Linux but what are the Pros and Cons? What Programs are compatible with it? Are most programs made for it because I read the post where sum1 said they dont need more developing they need more consumers....Soo i was wondering if most programs we use today are compatible with it? Such as FL Studio, Reason, Cubase, Ableton, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, ETC. Please let me know guys.....


Peace. Ill Fam!

 

[thedreampolice]

none of those programs work out of the box with linux you have to use a windows emulation software. http://www.prorec.com/Default.aspx?tabid=109&EntryID=270

 

[dacalion]

I'll spell it out for you....D-O-N-T----D-O----I-T !

MOF

 

[djloccdown]

I wouldn't do it.
2 much of a hassle.

 

[718]

yea i agree wit everyone else it would be a pain in the ass but having linux would probly be betta, im a windows person since 95, but recently im starting to like linux better even tho i never tried it lol due to how windows gets affected wit spyware so easily i gotta have like ad aware, windows defender, etc running constantly, but let me get on point, there is a program called VMWARE its an OS emulator, u can open a new operating system in a window, minimize it, all that, its nice actually, idk if they have it for linux, most likely tho, if u dont wanna go that way u can also set ur computer to dual boot having windows for music and linux for whateva u want

http://www.vmware.com/products/ws/ dats the url for it, if u dont feel like payin for that shit u kno theres always the other way but im not gonna get into that

 

[Steel Side]

I won't say don't do it. It's mos def an adventure. Your best bet is to install it on an extra comp or dual boot so you can get used to it. Most programs, if not all programs, that rely on the .NET framework won't work. But you can run some programs with windows emulation software.

But there is audio software comparable to the windows counterparts available for Linux, and best of all it's "legally" free.
Check Chris's write up (link above) and you'll see what I'm talking about.
You just have to learn the interface.
Not exactly what we're used to, but not a bad choice.

I have installed Reason with Wine on linux, but haven't quite got it working correctly, so there will be some roadblocks. You just have to be patient and do some research which is why I say go with separate linux/windows boxes or dual boot.