after see my friends struggle with weird windows problems, anti-virus software killing windows etc. I've given up dealing with that stuff when I went to linux years ago. I don't even download software any more. I'm much lazier - if it's not in a repositry I re-evaluate my need for that software.

windows people won't even know what I'm talking about.

well, to install a piece of software I just open the terminal (under applications -> accessories -> terminal) and say

>sudo apt-get install [X]

If you'd like to retrofit MIDI to a DR-110, here's how to do it using a Highly Liquid MIDI-to-trigger kit.

The Boss DR-110 is pretty famous for its great sounds and cheap price. I picked this one up on the internet for not much, in perfect condition, complete with carry case. But in it's original state it's not much good to me, since it doesn't have MIDI.

I thought I'd post some of the musical instruments i've built:

some cookie tin banjos.

Tweakable Dr-Rhythm Dr110. This isn't finished yet.