The rise of Linux desktop is inevitable — it’s time music software developers got on board

Op-ed arguing that Linux on the desktop—and in music studios—is inevitable due to AI-driven costs, Big Tech policies, and hardware price spikes. Urges music software/hardware developers to support Linux via native builds or Wine/Proton, citing Bitwig, Reaper, U-He, Renoise, and Tracktion as examples, and floats an industry-backed Linux distro. Relevant to game audio via cross-platform toolchains, DAW/plugin availability, and Proton/Steam Deck implications for audio workflows on Linux.

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