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Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar Go Linux

Posted by Hemos on from the moving-into-the-future dept.

robinsrowe writes "Most of the major studios use Linux -- such as DreamWorks with more than 1,500 Linux desktops and 3,500 Linux servers. The MovieEditor Conference is an all-day event on computer-based filmmaking in downtown Los Angeles on August 3rd. Studio technology chiefs and other experts discuss ongoing work using Linux in feature animation and visual effects. Presented in collaboration with LinuxMovies.org."

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  1. Apps? by Reducer2001 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Okay, I didn't RTFA, but does anyone know what apps these studios use for rendering? I'm pretty sure Pixar uses proprietary stuff, is anyone using FOSS?

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  2. Re:Jobs on Linux? by AsnFkr · · Score: 0, Redundant

    No...it's BSD-based you n00batr0n~!

    I'm joking! Smile!

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  3. Re:Jobs on Linux? by __aambat2633 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    But Pixar uses Linux... And Jobs owns Pixar
    That means Jobs uses Linux, aight? ;)