Linux Audio/Visual Project

[Ken Burtch]

A new Linux project opportunity has come up.  If you are interested in
this project, please contact me.


Target Audience:

Non-Technical Music Lovers


Description:

I was speaking this week to a non-programmer who's interested in
creating a Linux device to hook up to his music system.


Requirements/Skills:

For starters, some feasibility studies might be done on a regular
computer, but ultimately this needs to be a standalone device.  This
project would involve graphics (possibly OpenGL), possibly sound,
knowledge of how to build a Linux embedded device with graphics and
sound, and knowing how wire up the device to RCA stereo jacks.
Participants should have a car and be able to travel to meetings.

He is looking for (possibly):

- one hardware person.  Preferably with embedded Linux and/or
  audio-visual experience. 
- one software person.  Knowledge of X Windows, OpenGL and ALSA sound an
  asset.


Working Terms:

He wants to build a prototype for his own use.  So this would be
part-time, volunteer work.  If the device is successful, he is
interested in forming a company and perfecting the device for sale.  The
participants would receive some kind of share in the company, if one is
formed.


Contact Info:

He had been considering this project for several years but didn't know
any people who could implement it.  I told him I would ask around.  The
next step will be to hold a general fact-finding / brainstorming session
to determine the project specifications and see if it is feasible.

If you are interested in participating in this project or coming to the
fact-finding session, or if you know someone who might be, please email
me.

Ken B.

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