Linux in Radio Broadcasting?

This Q just in from pvjr: "I work for a non-profit Christian radio station, but this question could apply to anyone in radio broadcasting of any format. We are using Window as our platform, essentially due to the fact that all of the broadcasting software is Windows based. I was wondering (hoping actually) if there were any Unix based broadcasting software out there? This should not be confused with Realplayer or other streaming software as the software needs to be able to generate logs with a variety of different catagories, allow for fillers, logos, and jingles, along with editing. If there isn't, this would be a wonderful place to start an open-source presence, where one could take advantage of the stability, reliability, and security of Unix for mission-critical machines."

Comments

QNX solution

[rjamestaylor]

Interesting - I was the PD for a non-profit Christian format station in 1998 (long story). While researching production and on-air automation systems I came across a complete hardware/software solution that utilized QNX. It was called...looking...ah, thanks, Google: Audicy (I always pronounced it "Audacidy" once I saw the price).

We ended up staying in the Windows realm (for the reason you gave). I wish we had chosen AudioVault or Scott's Studio, but we went with CCC (forgot the meaning) and had trouble after failure after disappointment. (BTW, we continued to use SAW 32 for our production work. Still do, as a matter of fact.)

I've watched Freshmeat for this type of thing for some time but haven't seen anything compelling (except some possible audio editing solutions).

It sure would be nice to use OS/FSF software for non-profit operations!
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