Podcasting stuff that works with GNU/Linux

[Cowboy T]

Howdy folks,

As a GNU/Linux user, on occasion I run into hardware that doesn't work very well, if at all, on my PC.  This is generally because some manufacturers put all the "intelligence" of the device into software instead of hardware (e. g. the first PCI modems, aka "Winmodems").

Since I'm a new podcaster, I figured I'd do some experimentation on what works with GNU/Linux.  I'm running the Ubuntu distribution for this purpose, bone-stock, no Medibuntu or "Ubuntu Studio" extensions.  Nothing wrong with those extensions or any other distro; I just happen to be running stock Ubuntu.

If anybody else has any similar info to add to this thread, obviously it is welcome.  :-)

- Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Adaptor:  Works with Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx and 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin.
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2:  Works with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin