What OS and Software For a Mobile Documentary Crew?

Posted by timothy on Tuesday May 19, 2009 @03:00AM from the keep-it-simple-keep-it-safe dept.

jag7720 writes "I am part of a new project that will be filming a documentary. The project HQ will be in the US but it will take us around the world and will last approx 18 months. I am the IT guy and will be responsible for most if not all aspects of hardware and software (not to include editing). We are probably going to use Google mail/calendar/docs and unlocked BlackBerrys for communications. Computers use will mainly be for communications and writing. I am a huge advocate of Linux and Open Source and I want to use it if possible. What would you recommend for an OS platform for a project like this and why? Linux? Mac? Win?"

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Re:What? by rvw · 2009-05-19 03:37 · Score: 5, Funny

Mod this up. Ask the crew what software they want to use for editing, and get whatever supports that.
Mod parent up, and grandparent as well, and don't forget me! And in the mean time, ask the crew if they need anything like software and machines and stuff and you know. And then give them that!