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@@ -24,6 +24,23 @@ title: Ubuntu Linux
   </ul>
 </p>
 
+<h2>High Level Recommendations for Ubuntu Users</h2>
+
+<p>
+  If you are really committed to using Ubuntu for pro-audio or music
+  creation work, you should .... 
+<p>
+<p>
+  If you not yet committed to using Ubuntu for pro-audio or music
+  creation work, you should probably consider using a different
+  distribution that has a demonstrated history of not making life for
+  users like you more complex than it needs to be. In particular you
+  might want to consider a distribution such
+  as <a href="http://www.bandshed.net/AVLinux.html">AVLinux</a>
+  or <a href="http://www.dickmacinnis.com/dreamstudio/">Dreamstudio</a>
+  that is specifically focused on media creation work.
+</p>
+
 <h2>Problems with Ardour Packages</h2>
 
 <dl>