Stefan Thomas wrote:

which linux distro do You recommand in combination with the newest version of csound?

I build and run the latest Csound on a 64-bit Debian system (64 Studio 2.1) and on two 32-bit Ubuntu systems (10.04, the Lucid Lynx release).

I've made the experience, that my linuxdistro (xubuntu 10.10) reacts a bit slower when working with midi.
I've had puredyne before, but it is not up to date.
Ubuntu-Studio doesn't have an actual rt-kernel, but maybee there are others available, I haven't heard about.
Or do You think that rt-kernel isn't really necceary?

Its certainly necessary if you want low latency with no audio drop-outs. I'm running kernel 2.6.21-1-multimedia-amd64 on my ancient 64 Studio box and 2.6.31-11-rt on my Ubuntu machines.

Be aware that you'll need to take a few more steps to prepare your system for realtime performance. You'll need to make sure that you are a member of the Audio group and that your /etc/security.d/limits.conf has been configured correctly (one or two lines to add or edit). You'll also need to install JACK and configure it to the specifications of your sound device.

It's a little work, but it's worth it.

Best,

dp



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Dear community,
which linux distro do You recommand in combination with the newest version of csound?
I've made the experience, that my linuxdistro (xubuntu 10.10) reacts a bit slower when working with midi.
I've had puredyne before, but it is not up to date.
Ubuntu-Studio doesn't have an actual rt-kernel, but maybee there are others available, I haven't heard about.
Or do You think that rt-kernel isn't really necceary?
Thanks for Your help
Stefan

Stefan,

I'm on Arch Linux. It's a real 'purist/minimalist' distro.

To me, the advantages of this are:

1) Speed and relative stability compared to say Ubuntu (I've done both, Arch blows Ubuntu away)

2) Lack of complexity in terms of system being designed with layers and layers of front-ends

3) Arch has an excellent, fast, and full packaging system. I have been able to install any package I've heard about, sometimes with a little more work than other times.

Disadvantages:

1) It's a little more tough if you are a complete Linux newbie. Install in particular is a bit intimidating if you are used to being completely having your hand held by a friendly GUI. But if you have a printed copy of the ArchWiki install guide, you'll be in good shape.

2) Fewer user-friendly GUI frontends for system admin. It tends to use simple, classic, often command-line based tools. You get to know the system and how it works, though (to me this is a big ADVANTAGE!

My two cents!

Cheers,
AKJ

On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 5:40 AM, Stefan Thomas <kontrapunktstefan@googlemail.com> wrote:

Dear community,
which linux distro do You recommand in combination with the newest version of csound?
I've made the experience, that my linuxdistro (xubuntu 10.10) reacts a bit slower when working with midi.
I've had puredyne before, but it is not up to date.
Ubuntu-Studio doesn't have an actual rt-kernel, but maybee there are others available, I haven't heard about.
Or do You think that rt-kernel isn't really necceary?
Thanks for Your help
Stefan

--
Aaron Krister Johnson
http://www.akjmusic.com
http://www.untwelve.org

Dear Aaron,
and does Arch have an rt-kernel?

2010/12/13 Aaron Krister Johnson <aaron@akjmusic.com>

Stefan,

I'm on Arch Linux. It's a real 'purist/minimalist' distro.

To me, the advantages of this are:

1) Speed and relative stability compared to say Ubuntu (I've done both, Arch blows Ubuntu away)

2) Lack of complexity in terms of system being designed with layers and layers of front-ends

3) Arch has an excellent, fast, and full packaging system. I have been able to install any package I've heard about, sometimes with a little more work than other times.

Disadvantages:

1) It's a little more tough if you are a complete Linux newbie. Install in particular is a bit intimidating if you are used to being completely having your hand held by a friendly GUI. But if you have a printed copy of the ArchWiki install guide, you'll be in good shape.

2) Fewer user-friendly GUI frontends for system admin. It tends to use simple, classic, often command-line based tools. You get to know the system and how it works, though (to me this is a big ADVANTAGE!

My two cents!

Cheers,
AKJ

On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 5:40 AM, Stefan Thomas <kontrapunktstefan@googlemail.com> wrote:

Dear community,
which linux distro do You recommand in combination with the newest version of csound?
I've made the experience, that my linuxdistro (xubuntu 10.10) reacts a bit slower when working with midi.
I've had puredyne before, but it is not up to date.
Ubuntu-Studio doesn't have an actual rt-kernel, but maybee there are others available, I haven't heard about.
Or do You think that rt-kernel isn't really necceary?
Thanks for Your help
Stefan

--
Aaron Krister Johnson
http://www.akjmusic.com
http://www.untwelve.org