Continuing the tradition from past conferences, the LCA Multimedia
Miniconf is back at Linux.conf.au 2011 (LCA2011). Linux.conf.au 2011 will
be hosted in Brisbane, Australia from 24-29 January 2011 with the
miniconfs being held over the first two days. For more information about
the conference check out http://lca2011.linux.org.au/.
Multimedia encapsulates a wide variety of topics: composition and playpack
of video, audio and music. Submissions are now invited from those
interested in giving presentations or short tutorials at the Multimedia
miniconf on any topic related to opensource multimedia software, such as
the following:
 * exciting new additions to existing software
 * development of new multimedia programs
 * how to set Linux up for multimedia composition, authoring and/or
   playback
 * great user experiences with open source multimedia software
 * legal issues surrounding multimedia content and its use with open
   source software
 * descriptions of multimedia workflows: tools used, process followed,
   and so forth
 * upcoming features in low-level infrastructure (JACK, ALSA,
   PulseAudio, etc)
 * any other open source multimedia topic we haven't thought of
It is expected that most of the miniconf presentation slots will be around
20 minutes with question time to follow. We may be able to accommodate
longer 50 minute presentations depending on the number of proposals
offered. In addition, time will be allocated for 5 minute "lightning
talks". Projection facilities will be available. Please note that in
line with linux.conf.au guidelines miniconfs cannot receive funding, nor
can they provide travel or accommodation assistance. In general
presenters and attendees at miniconfs must be registered for LCA2011
although miniconf-only registration can be arranged - contact the
multimedia minconf organisers for more information.
To submit a proposal please send the following to lca-mm <at> email-addr-hidden
or one of the organisers by Thursday 6 October 2010 00:00 UT:
 * your name and preferred email address
 * the title of your talk
 * a brief abstract describing what you want to talk about (up to about
   500 words)
 * your preferred presentation length
For more information about the miniconf please refer to the website
http://www.annodex.org/events/lca2011_mmm/ or contact one of the
organisers (Jonathan Woithe, Silvia Pfeiffer, Roderick Dornan - addresses
are on the website).
Regards
  Roderick Dornan
  LCA2011 Multimedia miniconf co-organiser

I have no trouble with the RT kernel in ubuntu... I use the one from the default repos... however, I would like to discuss 64studio...

right now, when you go to the 64studio main page, it reads...

"64 Studio Ltd. produces bespoke GNU/Linux distributions which are compatible with official Debian and Ubuntu releases. Specialising in multimedia and digital content creation platforms which we develop for our OEM partners, we also offer support, documentation services and consultancy. Our software is already included in several shipping products in the professional audio market, with more to follow. In addition, we offer a free download product which has won critical acclaim for its stability and high performance."

when in fact, this is more like it..

"These days, our focus is not on a general-purpose creative distro,
because Ubuntu Studio and other similar projects like AV Linux provide
that. Rather, we use our distro customisation tools to create niche
products, like musical instruments, mobile devices and audio research
equipment. There will be more free download audio/multimedia distros available from
us though, because we need to stay very close to the community that
we've helped create."

in the future, responses about 64studio in this thread would be greatly appreciated... thanks..

2010/7/10 Jimmy <enorbet <at> gmail.com>

Comments follow

On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Ralf Mardorf <ralf.mardorf-ZCLZIpdjs0kJGwgDXS7ZQA@public.gmane.org> wrote:

Hi :)

So if a 64-bit Debian or Ubuntu based Linux is wanted, than a user might
be more comfortable to use Ubuntu Studio, but 64 Studio? Or using Ubuntu
Studio 8.04.1 (Hardy) + the 64 Studio 3.0 repository, resp. Ubuntu
Studio 9.10 (Karmic) + the 64 Studio 3.3 repository?

My plan for today was:

"I scheduled to get 64 Studio 3.0 and 3.3 from my broken hard disk
drive, by using a hammer or something softer, to free the heads, when
they do this click-click sound, but because the postman delivered the
second sound card I'm too curious, so I'll restore at least 3.3 from a
backup, to my new hard disk drive and delay the original plan."

Hm, maybe I'll completely delay to restore 64 Studio, but should take a
look at Ubuntu Studio 10.04 (Lucid)?!

I dunno what I'll do. At the moment it's to hot in the room, so I'll
turn of the computer and leave the room.

Cheers!

Ralf

Hope you don't mind if I answer LIFO.

You actually have the answer in your conundrum. With 64 Studio you actually have the option to upgrade and carry on as always just a little better.  It has been my experience that Ubuntu is too locked into the ":new = improved" philosophy to the extent that things that used to work are either non-existent anymore or cease to work which makes upgrading far riskier. To be fair and since I've been informed that Studio Ubuntu is not Canononical and I have only experience with 10.04, I can;t say if this will definitely be the case with SU.  However historically there are many "branches" of Ubuntu that stay with the "trunk" or die off.  They are often utterly dependent.

OT -  As for your clicking hard drive, as long as it isn't grinding you may be able to save it.  If you use the manufacturer's thorough test program sometimes just forcing the disk through a few hours of block-by-block checking will improve function long enough to back it up, if not put back into use.  Hirens Boot CD is a good (and free) source for such tools.    

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