[KLUG Members] Digital Video for Linux release

[Bruce Smith]

> \While I won't be nearly as verbose, I agree with Rusty that video editing on
> Linux...today...is a long way from being functionally useful. The playback
> facilities are there, but content creation on Linux is a bit lacking IMO. Kino
> looks good, but has a LONG way to go for the serious video editor. 
> 
> I use most of the Sony/Sonic Foundry apps (Vegas, Sound Forge, DVD Architect,
> and yes, Acid Pro, which rules, btw :) in my studio. These applications are the
> only reason, besides QuickBooks, that I can think of for me to keep Windows
> around in my studio. That machine is dedicated to the purpose with no extra
> software installed. I use Linux for email, web browsing, documents, etc.

Has anyone tried "avidemux2" on Linux?  I know it doesn't do DVD
authoring, but how's it compare to the commercial products for video
editing?

 - BS