Posted 01/14/2008 at 05:25:50pm

Hi, Video Editing is not one of the areas that Linux has seen strong development - at least not for free! I've seen a few programs out there, but they cost a bit(!) so I wont be getting them. What are they like compared to Windows programs? I dont know as I 've never used Windows Editing Suites either (except WMM, which doesn't count). Linux develops because users want to create or develop a certain app or game for it. Someone creates a base version. others add a function, some add two or three, others modify those functions with cool graphics abilities, etc and after a couple of years you have a fantastic program. Think it takes 3-6 months to develop WoW??? Think again. Those gaming companies burn through developers and game writers faster than you can say where did my life go. (and over 6-8 years life cycles for games). Linux , I believe, has a shorter development life (I dont have anything to base that one except casual observation though). It can produce a lot more applications as the same code base is used and simultaneously developed for multiple programs. I found Tremulous, Alien Arena, Neziuz and Open Arena all worked as is on my Linux laptop (that isnt powerful enough for Windows). Eve also works (sort of), but crashes in 30 seconds of the game. But I'm not surprised when I'm running under half Min spec on a non-supported Graphics card! The fact it runs at all is a tribute to Linux Developers everywhere and the support of the Linux community. If you want something, then others would have too and you will have a very good chance of finding it with a simple Google search. In short Linux does work, it is ready for 90% of all desktops everywhere and is smaller, faster and a lot better than Windows. Ubuntu makes it easy and makes it happen, easier! (IMHO) Regards, Jason Brisbane