On January 14, 2003 05:05 pm, Aaron J. Seigo wrote:

> i think the challenge w/cinelerra is its amazingly high hardware
> requirements. for a front end system they suggest a Dual 2Ghz Athlon with
> 512MB RAM. + 512MB for background rendering. +1GB for high definition.
> that's a non-trivial system, even today. and apparently cinelerra really
> does need that calibre of hardware. WOW!
>
> projects like kdenlive or kino are targetted at more normal hardware
> setups.

But who really listens to recommendations ;)  I agree the requirements are way 
too steep for most people, myself included, but they won't be forever and are 
not out of the question for video hobbiests/semi-pros.  I think the fact that 
there is a wide spectrum of tools available now that covers the most basic to 
advanced needs is a good thing.

~Scott

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