![]() ![]() Why is is this bad Its isnt necessarily bad, but there are far fewer people equipped with the skills to administer Linux than Windows. Its theoretically capable of being compiled for Windows, but previous reports indicate compatibility issues with some modules. I wont list the featured here, but it checks off the basic (music library, scheduling, playout, cart walls, etc.) plus a lot of the advanced featured (GPIO, Macros, Mix Points, Axia IP driver and a whole lot more). The features it boasts are extensive and inline with what you would expect of a lot of commercial solutions. Its based around a Linux desktop GUI consisting of multiple separate modules, all tying back to a central MySQL database and file server. Lets take a look at what we have, in terms of playout systems: Rivendell Rivendell is a Linux desktop-based playout system which has been around since at least 2003.Īnd in that time, I would guess that a fair few people have chosen it and would still be running it. While we have multitudes of mature open source systems for your CMS, CRM, Web Browsing, eCommerce, Email Clients, Word Processing, Servers, and Operating Systems there are few for radio.Īnd those that are available right now probably arent suited to the bigger stations anyway. ![]() Cartwall Software Professional Playout Softwareĭespite leaps and bounds in all sorts of other areas, radio software is one area where there are so few open source efforts. ![]()
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