Linux for audio recording

[David Curtis]

Bart Silverstrim wrote:
> Anyone try setting up a Linux workstation for recording something like, 
> say, podcasts?  Could you describe your setup if you have?
> 
> Can you make use of a decent USB microphone to record?  Or more than one?
> 
> What software do you use to mix and edit audio?
> 
> What about recording audio conferences for remote users/guests, like 
> using skype?  Are there other applications for audio/video chat that can 
> be recorded? (I don't know the status of skype on Linux)
> 
> 

This might be overkill, but you might want to check out the Debian
multimedia project.

http://wiki.debian.org/DebianMultimedia