a very odd question especially for me.

Thu Jul 23 22:43:13 UTC 2015

If you're going from one of your computers to another of your computers 
to get the work done that ought to be easier since all you connect to 
will be local.

On Thu, 23 Jul 2015, Karen Lewellen wrote:

> Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:41:20
> From: Karen Lewellen <klewellen at shellworld.net>
> Reply-To: Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list at redhat.com>
> To: Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list at redhat.com>
> Subject: Re: a *very* odd question especially for me.
> 
> Hi Jude,
> I am not sure what you mean by a remote provider.
> Given I have an entire production studio, recording the material should not 
> be an issue.  also, it is my understanding that the various Linux programs 
> for  music work can recognize a device connected to the sound card,  i. e. a 
> midi cable running from a keyboard to the midi port on the  card itself. The 
> card is not doing the recording, it is providing the playback through  the 
> speakers.  the software  with the ability to recognize a four duplex card is 
> managing the recording.
> All this is done on a computer sitting in my office, assuming a real Linux 
> installation can be done with these goals in mind.
> All this of course assumes I am even on the same page as your idea.
> Thanks,
> Kare
>
>
> On Thu, 23 Jul 2015, Jude DaShiell wrote:
>
>> The remote machine would have to record to disk its sound card output for 
>> you, then you would need to download those files in order to listen to 
>> them. Assuming your remote provider is able and willing to provide you 
>> those extra services.  They'll have to have a high quality sound card 
>> installed and you'll have to pre-arrange with them when to start the 
>> recording from the sound card and some means to let them know to end the 
>> recording and sync their disks so you'll get a full copy of what you 
>> recorded.
>> 
>> On Thu, 23 Jul 2015, Karen Lewellen wrote:
>>
>>>  Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:24:29
>>>  From: Karen Lewellen <klewellen at shellworld.net>
>>>  Reply-To: Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list at redhat.com>
>>>  To: Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list at redhat.com>
>>>  Subject: a *very* odd question especially for me.
>>>
>>>  ...but what else is knew? laughs.
>>>  How scriptable is Linux?
>>>  Before the major players start  on a roll, let me explain using the only
>>>  functional way I can with the only operating system I use.
>>>  *I do not have a fully functioning Linux box at all.*  I believe we
>>>  established this a while back.
>>>  However there is a *single*  task I may be willing to dedicate hardware
>>>  to, if this can be done.
>>>  I have absolutely zero interest in any full fledged   aspect.  if I 
>>> cannot
>>>  do this one thing the os has little appeal for me.  after a good 7 years
>>>  or so trying to get  Linux going and not finding anyone local with the
>>>  skill I respect others appreciation but I am not having this sort of
>>>  experience.
>>>  In the DOS operating system one could create .bat files that managed
>>>  several tasks with a single file.
>>>  the autoexec.bat file is a good example.
>>>  You can create them with a text editor, no major complex commands
>>>  required.
>>>  If Linux has this ability, and I would be surprised if it did not, here 
>>> is
>>>  the situation.
>>>  I am a professional singer.  When I perform I use real musicians, not
>>>  their electronic equals which means I require arrangements for them to
>>>  play.
>>>  I am writing a grand deal of material these days, and if I am going to 
>>> get
>>>  that material recorded  I must do the following.
>>>  1 get the parts out of my head and into sheet music form, most likely
>>>  using a well outfitted keyboard instrument's for part of the job.
>>>  2 confirm via playback that what I have done will sound when played as
>>>  desired.
>>>  and 3. get the material printed, or into printable form.
>>>
>>>  Now, I know there are allot of  command line programs in Linux
>>>  distributions that can  accomplish my goals.
>>>  The problem for me is getting the Linux side of the computing functional,
>>>  or at the very least, a way for me to ssh telnet into a box using my dos
>>>  setup to run the programs themselves.
>>>  Yes there is a question here!
>>>  assuming I could get the computer hardware with the kind of quality
>>>  soundcard to Handel the multiple-track playback, is it possible to do the
>>>  following.
>>>  1, is Linux distribution is installed correctly in the first place, ssh
>>>  telnet  into that machine from my main one and
>>>  2, using  scripting , assuming this can be done simply, create a set of
>>>  .bat file equivalents to run the various  programs I need from the 
>>> command
>>>  line?
>>>
>>>  The other major hardware involved is no hardship.  I have a combination
>>>  modem/rooter which works with both wireless and wired devices and 
>>> multiple
>>>  ports for the wired connection.
>>>  I share that because I know even if I am not running anything directly
>>>  from the Linux computer itself, it does need an Ethernet connection of
>>>  some kind generating some kind of ip for me to use for the ssh -telnet.
>>>  again the idea is to do well basically what I do here for shellworld, and
>>>  with other services.
>>>  treat this box like a shell, ssh TELNET into it,  run the scripts  for 
>>> the
>>>  music programs I desire, and leave.  The box will not  even need speech 
>>> as
>>>  I plan to use it.
>>>  Possible at all?
>>>  Karen
>>>
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