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We should go no further without paying hommage with this beautiful rendering of a Dylan song...

Good evening, FFF, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

And, it would seem, Apple stuff does the same, with, perhaps, the difference that one can choose to update or not (I'm not sure about that, though...). That's why I'm looking towards Linux, where stuff happens only when I make it happen. I've nothing against updates, but it infuriates me when a system that I'm happy with becomes useless, and I can't roll it back. My budget is limited, so once I've got stuff working, I want to keep it that way. Other than that, I don't mind what the OS is (I've worked successfully with many over the decades...). Unix suited me, but has little appeal now, financially, and supports few programmes I use, so...

We are not all professional graphic designers. Some here are humble musicians, and most of us cut our coats according to our cloth (cheap cotton, mostly, for me...). I'm not interested in any of the advantages that Apple procure for others, marvellous though they be. Linux will run enough software for my modest needs. Now to find the hardware...

Hot Tuna spun out of Jefferson Airplane.

My needs and usage are far different, and I'm not recommending Linux for anyone, simply starting to think of it as an alternative for myself. Maybe I should split these notions away from this Topic, as it seems to bug you somewhat. Peace.

Eh..? What..? Huh..? Many mistakes here... 1 - I've not posted a video, at all. 2 - You've mistaken me for someone that gives a hoot about slap bass, whenever or whatever. 3 - You've not taken those pills the nice Doctor gave you (again...) 4 - Your keyboard appears to be broken; random stuff appears on our screens, making little-to-no sense. (Yes, I've tried Google Translate; didn't work...). I predict a riot short life to this topic.

And the joint winners are ... Leonard Smalls and Lurksalot..! Here, then, are your Winner's Certificates (download and save as pdf file, then proudly print and frame...) ... vv.pdf ... which look like this (but bigger, of course..!)…

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This has not fallen on deaf ears (well, actually, it has , but, well, you know what I mean...). A medium-term project, as I have to conjure up a PC or laptop (or both...) for the OS, but in the meantime I'm scouting any and all possibilities. I've looked at (but not played yet...) the SFZ AVL kits; so far, the (free...) DrumGizmo stuff looks to fit my bill. The search continues, though; thanks in advance. Be aware, though, that you may come to regret this offer.

I had to think very, very hard too..!

Not even this ..?

28 Thousand Days - Alicia Keys

I'm not sure about the 'creative users' part; I find that to be a bit polarising, but... whatever. I have enough Unix and IT experience (far...) behind me, and Linux has come a long way in GUI interfaces and general 'user-friendliness' since its inception, and does far more than simply web and email stuff these days. Many of the hardware driver issues are solved, too. S'not for all, I'll gladly accord, but nor are Mac's or PC's, either. Having read of the incessant Apple updates and OS changes over the years, I'm not at all sure I'd want to jump onto such a gravy train, and Windows 10, after some years of stability, has now succumbed to the intrusive ethos of treating the Users as children. I was vey content in my Atari 68k bubble, back then..! I've found a useable drum kit for a linux-based Reaper (DrumGizmo, several kits under observation...), and will move forward cautiously. There's enough 'pro' stuff out there for my needs, and that's all I need to concern myself with.

Good afternoon, Ben , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Meanwhile there's a tie to be broken on the Challenge voting, so any new votes would be welcome. Here's the current crop; give 'em a listen and express your opinions..? (Question open to all...) March 2021 BC Composition Challenge, Voting ...

Darn it..! Another tie in preparation..! More voters, please..!

But the Composition Challenge is far, far better.

It's odd, I was anticipating only 'fish' puns in a topic like this, but there are none. Very odd, considering the OP's provocative status as a Master Baiter.

Some participate in the monthly Basschat Composition Challenge, if that counts..? Easy to find in the 'Recording' section, and free for all to join in, as Voters (closes this evening for the March Collection...), or, even better, as Participants (with emphasis on the 'pants' notion for some of us... ). It's only for fun, of course, but has the merit of, not only existing, but being visible.

No demand..?