On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:46:05 -0400, Ed Cregger wrote:
> "Jim" <chief_jim@go.com> wrote in message
> news:487e1fcb$0$5023$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>> On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:49:55 -0400, Ed Cregger wrote:
>>
>>> "Jim" <chief_jim@go.com> wrote in message
>>> news:487dd3c1$0$7354$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>>> On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:19:00 -0400, Ed Cregger wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I have been using Audacity for five or more years now in Windows. It
>>>>> is a great editing program for single files, whether single
>>>>> instruments or a compiled sound track, but it ain't Sonar, if you
>>>>> know what I mean?
>>>>>
>>>>> Still, I know that there are other music production software
>>>>> programs available. It is unlikely that no one has one that works
>>>>> with Linux. I could never get Rose Garden up and running. It looked
>>>>> as though it would be capable of serving my modest needs. Maybe now
>>>>> I will have better luck with it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Will report back, hopefully, with some results.
>>>>>
>>>>> Ed Cregger
>>>>
>>>> Is this the sort of application you're looking for?
>>>>
>>>> http://ardour.org/
>>>>
>>>> That and Rose Garden both available for your testing from the
>>>> Live-CD. As mentioned before you will will need to reload the package
>>>> manager first in order to find them. You may "install" them while
>>>> still in Live- CD mode but remember that is only a temporary status.
>>>> Once you shut down the system will be as it was beforehand.
>>>
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>>>
>>> You and I are having the same communication problems that I have with
>>> Linux in general. I do not know their language and assumptions that go
>>> along with it. They tell me to do something in terms that I have never
>>> heard used in context before, so I end up not knowing what to do. You
>>> probably don't understand, do you? I suppose I don't have the Linux
>>> gene. 8>)
>>>
>>> Ed Cregger
>>
>> I am uncertain as to whether you are referring to Linux itself or the
>> application Ardour.
>>
>> If Linux are you unsure how to create the Live-CD?
>>
>>
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>
> I have made Live CD's from iso files in the past, Jim, but that was many
> years ago. I don't even know where to start today. As said before, I'm
> probably a lost cause. Gotta bad case of "brick brain" (hardening of the
> arteries) and my memory isn't for beans these days.
>
> Sorry to waste your time.
>
>
> Ed Cregger
Burning an image is only slightly different from that of other files.
What do you use for burning, Nero?, Easy CD Creator? Something else?
And if available, what version.
This link should give you an idea of what to look for,
On 09 Jul 2008 10:04:34 GMT, Jim <chief_jim@go.com> wrote:
>On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:35:53 +0100, Mark wrote:
>>
>> I'm going to give Linux a serious look as soon as I have the time. Apart
>> from Microsoft Money, there are serious contenders for most applications
>> I use. If Microsoft drop Money for the UK as they appear to be doing
>> then I'll have no reason to keep Windows.
>>
>
>Dropping isn't the only scenario. Few years back I was still using
>Quicken from time to time. Then one morning I discovered the application
>was severely crippled. Turns out that Intuit has a sunset policy and
>mine had reached that date. Simply said it was their way of saying
>upgrade or tough luck.
>
>As with my recommendation to Ed start by downloading a copy of PCLinuxOS
>2007. Burn and load the Live-CD.
>
>While in live mode go to the package manager and first reload to get a
>complete set of updates and the full listing of available software. Next
>download Kmymoney2. Check it out. I've been using it ever since and have
>never looked back. Yes, you can download and "install" software while
>still in live disc mode. Just note that none of it will be saved when
>you shut down.
>
>Here's a link so you can check it out beforehand:
>http://kmymoney2.sourceforge.net/index-home.html
>
>
>Jim
LOL. I've got an old copy of Quicken I bought and never installed.
Probably doesn't even work by now. Thanks for the linux links.
I've played around with knoppix, will try your's soon. Still using
win2k here and would like to have a parallel linux setup to branch
to if microsoft takes the dump it looks like it's holding.
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