Which Linux version do you use?

[Dan Hudgins]

I mentioned some time ago that I was working on a Linux version of my image processing program for processing grading and other things like titles and composites up to near 8K in size. It can be a Windows, and Linux 6K uncompressed DI grading solution for RED's camera users, maybe MAC later ported from the Linux version.

Its getting close to release, and I was wondering which Linux versions people are using, for those that use Linux, since right now I'm just testing on Ubuntu 7.1 because 12.4 does not like switch boxes and sets the screen resolution to low res.

So it would be helpful if those that are using Linux could comment on which type and version they are using, and what programs related to filmmaking and RED in particular they are running now under Linux.

Thanks in advance for the input so I can look into supporting the types of Linux people are using.

 

[Stephen Gentle]

Fedora 17. I don't use that machine for video work much though. I've run an evaluation version of Nuke on it though. Also, RedCine X under Wine sometimes.

 

[Subhadip Sen]

I used to use Ubuntu till 12.04, but now using Mint 14. I don't use it for work, more of a curiosity to keep up with the latest in the operating system world. The only post production related software I have tried is Lightworks (Alpha).

 

[M Most]

Ubuntu is popular. A number of vendors (Filmlight comes to mind) have settled on CentOS, as have a number of facilities. As I recall, Autodesk uses Red Hat.

 

[L. Langer]

Ubuntu 12.04 is what I use but any professional product needs to be put through the Red Hat wringer before you can really focus on other distros as Red Hat and the derivatives are the standard for professional Linux desktops due to their industry integration and the ties with Nvidia/AMD and other companies. Ubuntu and it's ilk are the most widely used Linux distros overall, but they are not used for commercial/professional video work for the most part, though they are quite popular with photographers.

 

[PatrickFaith]

For servers: Centos, redhat, amazon ami (centos)
For development: fedora
For Super computer workstations: ubuntu (i.e. 48 thread/24 core) Newest version is what is maintained ("normal" graphic cards are currently being used) [rendering and workflow]

 

[Bryan Hoffman]

Hello fellas,

Our Resolve machine is running CentOS 5.4, we are trying to find out which firmware version our 2 red rockets are running. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[AL ZACHARIAS]

I like bodhi linux with Enlightenment 17 on my laptop. when lightworks is released, i might give it a try for an editing workstation.

 

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Mostly RedHat / Fedora here for me. Ubuntu is nice for more straight-forward workstation installs, but I'm predominantly using Linux for either development or server use. Ubuntu has proven to be a pain with some of the new Xeon hardware for some reason. I don't think there's an Ubuntu release that will boot on a SuperMicro X9-series Romley motherboard. Then again, my X9DAi still doesn't get along with Windows 8....

 

[Brett Harrison]

Centos 6.

 

[Dan Hudgins]

Thanks for all the replys on the topic of which versions of Linux are actually being used, I'll look into testing on RedHat/Fedora next maybe when I get time, I'm using Lazarus for development so it should support that as an option, its for multi-OS development and seems to be getting closer to actually being useful for that goal.

I noticed in various forums people say ubuntu 12.4/12.10 does not like switch boxes, and since I have 4x PC on a switch box I'm currently testing with ubuntu 7.1 which lets me set the monitor resolution for the desktop high in spite of the KVM switch box I am using on them. If I use 12.4 the video is limited to low resolution, unless I force it higher, but then on re-boot it resets back to low res, seems odd to me that there is no switch in ubunto to tell it to ignore the lack to data from the monitor and keep the resolution override set. Ubunto people said that newer Windows (tm) versions have the same issue with switchboxes and checking the monitor, but how is sharing Windows (tm) bugs something to not overcome?