How do you know you're using actual open source software for your audio work?

If you're on Linux now, it's very likely you already know this, because of the software repositories feeding your package manager.

But it's important to know that open source is very different from free closed source or try-it-free closed source software.

So, exactly what open source tools are worthy of your attention, and more importantly, your use. Here are some audio production tools available in most major Linux distribution repositories.

Future episodes will include helpful how-to tips on using some of these tools -- especially the ones I like to use in my workflow.