Patrick Shirkey - Designer - 2003

"The design is more compact than Mahine. This machine will be useful for performance musicians on the move and DJ's who want to get into the digital realm."

"I have a feeling that people will not want to trust the machine to the ravages of the airport luggage handlers so it is designed to be hand luggage."

"If you already have a soundcard we can install the appropriate drivers for you before shipping."

"Lastly we gaurantee lifetime trouble shooting support. We do this because we want people to associate the product with high quality and genuine service. In the same way people feel about Harley Davidson or Bugatti. Of course one of the best things about the Linux community is the access to helpful advice. We fully encourage you to learn for yourself from the mass of internet resources if you do encounter problems."

Software

Tell us and we will advise you on the best software for your needs. All GPL software is free.

This machine runs on the Linux operating system. Linux has matured over the past decade to become a very stable and powerful operating system. Designed principally to service the networking needs of the masses, people soon realised the potential of the Linux environment as a system for high end multimedia applications. There are now many programs and libraries designed around this principal. These days you can find Linux being used for multimedia in Hollywood films like Lord of the Rings. All the software provided has been fully tested for usability.

The sound drivers are from the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) project.