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#REDIRECT Mubuntu ## page was renamed from Mubuntu
Ubuntu Studio. A Multimedia editing derivative of Ubuntu, currently being planned. This page is the starting point for these plans.
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##(see the SpecSpec for an explanation) Ubuntu Studio is aimed at the linux audio, video and graphic enthusiast as well as professional. Someone who is already familular with the Ubuntu-Gnome environment.
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'''NOTE''': This page is part of the Ubuntu Specification process. Please check the status and details in Launchpad before editing. If the spec is Approved then you should contact the Assignee, or another knowledgeable person, before making changes. = Ultimate Goal =
To build a solid multimedia editing distro based on Ubuntu-Gnome by Edgy+1
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## Register at https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+specs
 * '''Launchpad entry''': https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+spec/ubuntu-studio
 * '''Packages affected''': 		= Get Involved =
 We need you! Come talk with us on #ubuntustudio on Freenode and look at our [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu_Studio-ProjectGoals "Project Goals"] page to see if you can help.
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== Summary ==
Ubuntu Studio would be a meta package and configuration setup to enable users to install a complete music suite by issuing one command. 		= NOTICE! =
 *Please try to sign your comments. Though, with the addition of concrete info, it isnt needed.
 *I plan on making this a kind of "Main Page" and as sections grow, giving them their own page. - C.Kontros
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== Rationale ==
Currently creating a sounds studio in dapper is a several step process, it would be advantageous to turn this into a one step process.		 = Status =
Work has begun on sorting through the packages. The main work is currently being led by C.Kontros. We are using [http://reconstructor.aperantis.com Reconstructor] at the moment to do some test ISO builds and to discover the limitations of this application. Cory is effectively the lead unless anyone has any reasonable objection to this, as he has experience leading people and has enough spare time to handle it at the moment.
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== Use cases == The plan at the moment is:
 * Multiple metapackages. ubuntustudio-desktop, ubuntustudio-desktop-settings, and ubuntustudio-artwork will be the base. Then on top that can be added: ubuntustudio-audio, ubuntustudio-video and ubuntustudio-graphics, further divided if necessary. Perhaps divide each one by universe+main and multiverse, and that would be sufficient.
 * Use only packages in official Ubuntu repositories
 * Use the best kernel Edgy+1 provides.
 * Use Gnome
Input has come from LaserJock on the best approach to this process.
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Jimmy wants to use Ubuntu to record music digitally, but is daunted or unaware of all the packages available. He reads that Ubuntu Studio will install and configure almost everything that he would need. = Test Disks =
Heres the plan. Build test disks (Edgy based) every two weeks and seed them for one. This will start out VERY basic. These need to be used to figure out what does/doesnt work. What settings we need to include and how the environment feels.
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== Scope == The disk includes: ubuntustudio-audio, ubuntustudio-ladspa-plugins and ubuntustudio-dssi
=== Current Screenshots: ===
Screenshots are at 1920x1200. I installed the nVidia drivers to get my native res.
 * [http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3853/screenshot1qu9.png Ardour]
 * [http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1154/screenshotlw6.png Ardour w/JACK Error]
 * [http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4319/screenshot6yg3.png File Browser]
 * [http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7790/screenshot2ju8.png Hydrogen]
 * [http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5161/screenshot3pi2.png Jamin]
 * [http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8471/screenshot4qq4.png Rosegarden]
 * [http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4061/screenshot5si3.png Desktop (what I would like to see - almost)]
=== Torrent: ===
Torrent down for now. If you want to download to test join us on IRC.
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== Design == === Comments on current disk ===
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== Implementation == = Contributors =
 * [wiki:C.Kontros C.Kontros] (_MMA_)
  * PROJECT LEAD
  * Planning
  * Art
  * Testing
 * DanaOlson (dolson)
  * Planning
  * Packaging (limited time/experience)
  * Meeting availability: 11pm-1am Eastern, Tue-Sat
 * ForestBond (fbond)
  * Working further upstream
  * Advice/opinion
 * [wiki:Ttoine ttoine]
  *testing (with interested sound engineers of two professional studios)
  *writing documentation ; I started on my website about music and ubuntu ; only in french at this time
  *providing hardware is possible
 * ChrisWagner
  * Packaging - At this point, I haven't played with Linux audio stuff enough to know what will need packaging, but I'll try to help if someone points me in the right direction.
  * Testing
 * HuwWilkins
  * Art Director
 * [wiki:JoeJaxx Joseph Jackson IV] (joejaxx)
  * Planning
  * ISO Creation/Testing
  * Packaging
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=== Code === = Polls for User Opinions =
 *[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=266678 Poll 1 - ISO format: CD or DVD]
 *[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=266709 Poll 2 - System arch: x86, AMD64, or PPC]
 *[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=266736 Poll 3 - Kernel]
 *[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=267220 Poll 4 - Desktop environment]
 *[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=267317 Poll 5 - Home dir as Desktop]
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=== Data preservation and migration === = Project Goals =
[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu_Studio-ProjectGoals Ubuntu Studio-ProjectGoals] is the pace to go to see what we need help with.
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== Unresolved issues == = Art & Themes =
[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu_Studio-ArtProposal Ubuntu Studio-ArtProposal] - Guide and info on the "look and feel" for Mubuntu.
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== BoF agenda and discussion == = Ubuntu Studio Metapackages Breakdown =
[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu_Studio-MetapackagesBreakdown Ubuntu Studio-MetapackagesBreakdown] - A page for the structure of the metapackages and disks.
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== Comment ==
There is on-going discussion about an Ubuntu derivative for audio-based work at [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Mubuntu Mubuntu]. Perhaps we should get rid of this skeleton spec, for now, until that discussion pans out? Any reservations?		 = Current Questions =
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CategorySpec		 = Comments =
''-'' I will put a quotation of one of my sound engineer friend : "no matter what it looks, if you can work a day on, if it is fonctionnal, and if it sounds great". Do you think it is possible with Ubuntu (or Ubuntu Studio)? - ttoine[[BR]][[BR]]
''-'' One of the audio/video based live CD distributions, Dynebolic (I think), has openmosix built into the kernel. I haven't been able to try this out, but it is something I think would be very useful in mubuntu. For instance that would mean that I could install the mubuntu kernel package on the machine running mainstream Ubuntu upstairs in the living room and use it as a mubuntu cluster node without compromising its value as an entertainment centre etc. RobertPersson2[[BR]]
  ''--'' OpenMosix does not seem suitable for Linux 2.6 and therefore can't be used in Ubuntu Studio. - ["DanielTChen"]

Ubuntu Studio. A Multimedia editing derivative of Ubuntu, currently being planned. This page is the starting point for these plans.

Ubuntu Studio is aimed at the linux audio, video and graphic enthusiast as well as professional. Someone who is already familular with the Ubuntu-Gnome environment.

Ultimate Goal

To build a solid multimedia editing distro based on Ubuntu-Gnome by Edgy+1

Get Involved

NOTICE!

  • Please try to sign your comments. Though, with the addition of concrete info, it isnt needed.
  • I plan on making this a kind of "Main Page" and as sections grow, giving them their own page. - C.Kontros

Status

Work has begun on sorting through the packages. The main work is currently being led by C.Kontros. We are using [http://reconstructor.aperantis.com Reconstructor] at the moment to do some test ISO builds and to discover the limitations of this application. Cory is effectively the lead unless anyone has any reasonable objection to this, as he has experience leading people and has enough spare time to handle it at the moment.

The plan at the moment is:

  • Multiple metapackages. ubuntustudio-desktop, ubuntustudio-desktop-settings, and ubuntustudio-artwork will be the base. Then on top that can be added: ubuntustudio-audio, ubuntustudio-video and ubuntustudio-graphics, further divided if necessary. Perhaps divide each one by universe+main and multiverse, and that would be sufficient.
  • Use only packages in official Ubuntu repositories
  • Use the best kernel Edgy+1 provides.
  • Use Gnome

Input has come from LaserJock on the best approach to this process.

Test Disks

Heres the plan. Build test disks (Edgy based) every two weeks and seed them for one. This will start out VERY basic. These need to be used to figure out what does/doesnt work. What settings we need to include and how the environment feels.

The disk includes: ubuntustudio-audio, ubuntustudio-ladspa-plugins and ubuntustudio-dssi

Current Screenshots:

Screenshots are at 1920x1200. I installed the nVidia drivers to get my native res.

Torrent:

Torrent down for now. If you want to download to test join us on IRC.

Comments on current disk

Contributors

  • [wiki:C.Kontros C.Kontros] (_MMA_)
    • PROJECT LEAD
    • Planning
    • Art
    • Testing

  • DanaOlson (dolson)

    • Planning
    • Packaging (limited time/experience)
    • Meeting availability: 11pm-1am Eastern, Tue-Sat

  • ForestBond (fbond)

    • Working further upstream
    • Advice/opinion
  • [wiki:Ttoine ttoine]
    • testing (with interested sound engineers of two professional studios)
    • writing documentation ; I started on my website about music and ubuntu ; only in french at this time
    • providing hardware is possible

  • ChrisWagner

    • Packaging - At this point, I haven't played with Linux audio stuff enough to know what will need packaging, but I'll try to help if someone points me in the right direction.
    • Testing

  • HuwWilkins

    • Art Director

  • [wiki:JoeJaxx Joseph Jackson IV] (joejaxx)

    • Planning
    • ISO Creation/Testing
    • Packaging

Polls for User Opinions

Project Goals

[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu_Studio-ProjectGoals Ubuntu Studio-ProjectGoals] is the pace to go to see what we need help with.

Art & Themes

[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu_Studio-ArtProposal Ubuntu Studio-ArtProposal] - Guide and info on the "look and feel" for Mubuntu.

Ubuntu Studio Metapackages Breakdown

[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu_Studio-MetapackagesBreakdown Ubuntu Studio-MetapackagesBreakdown] - A page for the structure of the metapackages and disks.

Current Questions

Comments

- I will put a quotation of one of my sound engineer friend : "no matter what it looks, if you can work a day on, if it is fonctionnal, and if it sounds great". Do you think it is possible with Ubuntu (or Ubuntu Studio)? - ttoineBRBR - One of the audio/video based live CD distributions, Dynebolic (I think), has openmosix built into the kernel. I haven't been able to try this out, but it is something I think would be very useful in mubuntu. For instance that would mean that I could install the mubuntu kernel package on the machine running mainstream Ubuntu upstairs in the living room and use it as a mubuntu cluster node without compromising its value as an entertainment centre etc. RobertPersson2BR

  • -- OpenMosix does not seem suitable for Linux 2.6 and therefore can't be used in Ubuntu Studio. - ["DanielTChen"]

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