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   The Lichtenbergian (lichtenbergian@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Thursday, 29-Aug-2024 16:35:13 JST The Lichtenbergian

   In which I explain how Finale's shutdown has affected ME...
   https://www.lichtenbergianism.com/blog/2024/8/28/arggh

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     this.ven (thisven@digitalcourage.social)'s status on Thursday, 29-Aug-2024 16:35:10 JST this.ven

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     @Lichtenbergian If #Dorico is no deal, you might try to convert your compositions to #MusicXML, an open standard, and get used to #MuseScore as described here https://musescore.org/en/node/273075

     Unfortunately, your situation of not being able to access your compositions after #Finale shut down is a typical example of the downsides when you depend on #proprietary formats and #NonFreeSoftware as a #musician. :thinking_rms:

     I had a hard time migrating from #GuitarPro to #TuxGuitar and I feel like I must move on to MuseScore, though its capabilities for tabs is limited (or different) in the way I am using it at the moment. However, you are can explore new methodologies in the process of learning a new tool. 🙃

     And in my opinion you will always win when you choose #FreeSoftware and #OpenStandards for your projects. At least somebody is able to pick it up and proceed where you have stopped working or convert it into current formats. :hacker:

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     this.ven (thisven@digitalcourage.social)'s status on Friday, 30-Aug-2024 01:45:13 JST this.ven

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     @Lichtenbergian Nice. 😎 Good luck. Maybe this can save you from future surprises.

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     The Lichtenbergian (lichtenbergian@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Friday, 30-Aug-2024 01:45:14 JST The Lichtenbergian

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     @thisven MuseScored opened the piano waltz .xml file just fine (and the piece sounds great); it crashes when asked to open the orchestral/choral piece. Will keep trying this afternoon.