- 64 Studio
Infobox_OS
name = 64 Studio
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developer =
family =Linux
source_model =Open source
latest_release_version = 2.1
latest_release_date = release date|2008|06|09
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kernel_type =Monolithic kernel
ui =GNOME
working_state = Current
website = [http://www.64studio.com/ www.64studio.com]
supported_platforms = x86-64,x8664 Studio is a free
operating system based onDebian designed for creative users onx86-64 and legacy 32-bit hardware architectures. It intends to serve as an all-in-one solution for audio and video recording, editing, and other forms of media production. [ [http://www.64studio.com/about About 64 Studio] ]Since 64 Studio is distributed with a
free software license, anyone with a64-bit computer can install it on their computer (in place of or alongside the well-known Windows operating system). An alternative installer is available for systems with 32-bit processors.Differences with Debian
The major differences between this distribution and basic Debian are a custom kernel with realtime patches applied, some pre-configuration and a custom package selection designed to meet the needs of creative desktop users. Other packages may also be modified to some extent, as are the basic
GNOME desktop themes.Releases
The project released the first beta of 64 Studio, version 0.9.0 code-named 'Toe Rag', on
August 1 ,2006 . The release was named in honour of the all-analogueToe Rag Studios inLondon, England .After eighteen months of development, the project made its first stable release available for free download on
November 29 ,2006 . It is named 'Olympic' in recognition of the work ofGlyn Johns andEddie Kramer atOlympic Studios in London.The second stable release, version 2.0 codename 'Electric', was announced on
July 27 ,2007 . This release was named afterElectrical Audio , the studio founded by sound engineerSteve Albini in Chicago, USA. An update version 2.1 was released onJune 9 ,2008 , named 'A Minha Menina' after a song byJorge Ben , recorded byOs Mutantes and covered byThe Bees (UK band) . [ [http://www.64studio.com/press_release_2.1 64 Studio 2.1 'A Minha Menina' released!] ]Business model
Custom variants of 64 Studio have been deployed in commercial products including the Lionstracs Mediastation, the Harrison Xdubber, and the Indamixx from Trinity Audio Group. [ [http://www.64studio.com/oem_products 64 Studio OEM Products] ]
The 64 Studio company maintains the Platform Development Kit (PDK), a
free software tool originally developed atProgeny Linux Systems for the automated creation and management of custom distributions. PDK is arevision control system, with support for bothAdvanced Packaging Tool platforms (includingDebian andUbuntu ) andRPM Package Manager platforms (includingRed Hat Enterprise Linux ). [ [http://trac.64studio.com/pdk/wiki PDK wiki] ]Following the closure of Progeny in 2007, PDK is now made available to the software development community through a
Trac site. [ [http://trac.64studio.com/pdk/browser PDK source browser] ] PDK is used to create and maintain the 64 Studio distribution, as well as custom variants of the 64 Studio platform that the company produces on behalf of its OEM customers. [ [http://trac.64studio.com/pdk/wiki/PdkProjects PdkProjects] ]ee also
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Ubuntu Studio References
External links
* [http://www.64studio.com/ 64 Studio (official site)]
* [http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/c64_studio_project 64 Studio: Building a native 64-bit creative distribution] - article fromFree Software Magazine
* [http://www.linuxforums.org/multimedia/linux_in_the_recording_studio_with_studio_64.html Linux in the Recording Studio with Studio 64] - article from linuxforums.orgs
* [http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2007/07/linux_distro_of.html Linux Distro Of The Week: 64 Studio] - article from informationweek.com
* [http://server.ericsbinaryworld.com/blog/2008/08/21/64-studio-review/ 64 Studio Review]
* [http://linuxmusicians.com LinuxMusicians community]
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