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> >First of all, this is my first post here on the list. I'm in the process
> >of porting my audio hard disk recording program 'Audio Evolution'
> >from AmigaOS4 (running on PowerPC) to wxWidgets. This will allow
> >me to release it more easily on other platforms like Windows and Linux.
> >
> >
> Hi Davy, and welcome to the wacky world of Linux audio development and use.
>
> >Although using wxWidgets means that a big part of the program is
> >portable, some other parts like audio and plug-ins (think LADSPA, JACK)
> >would have to be written specifically for Linux. Now comes the big
> >question: since this is commercial software (with a price between
> >35 and 45 euro), would it be worth the effort to release it on Linux?
> >I think most Linux users are used to open-source and free programs and
> >I saw some already nice looking programs like Ardour and MuSe.
> >I would like to hear from you if there would be any interest?
> >
> >Here you can see a picture of the current state of my port to Windows:
> >http://www.audio-evolution.com/pics/ae5b.png
> >
> >Looking forward to some constructive discussion.
> >
> >
> Your program looks cool, I'd like to hear some demos sometime.
>
> IMO the more stuff out there, the better. I have no idea whether anyone
> would purchase the program, but it doesn't hurt to try selling it.
> Sampo's remarks re: Ardour really bring us to the point, so if your app
> doesn't have the value added for competing with Ardour it may have some
> marketing problems. I suggest you work with Ardour a bit to see where
> your own app might do something different (forgive me if you've already
> done this) that would give it an appeal other than what we already have
> in Ardour. You might also want to consider some of the similarly
> purposed apps such as Jokosher, Frinika, ProTux, and Qtractor. They may
> also be doing things of interest to your efforts.
>
> Me, I have no personal objection to $$ for software. If your app rocked
> in some way I needed, I'd consider purchasing it.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Dave Phillips
>
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