DOES SONAR X2 WORK IN LINUX?

Nope. There might be some type of Linux Windows emulator but I seriously doubt it would run Sonar reliably. There are Linux based DAWs though. Google Ardour or Linux Studio.

There is a Windows emulator called Wine. I dont know how well it would run a modern program dssigned for Win 7 or 8. Then theres handling plugins etc. give.it a try.

Some Linux music info here (but not for SONAR) ...
http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/discuss/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7871
 
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I boot my work laptop to Ubuntu Studio installed on a USB Drive to play with audio when I'm not at home (or surf the web, watch Netflix movies or whatever you might need a computer for).
 
I have not tried to get Sonar working on Ubuntu Studio. I do use Ardour as my Daw on Linux. I use my RME UCX in 'Class Compliant Mode' which means that I don't need a driver for it. Ardour just recognizes the inputs. I have not succeeded in getting RME Total Mix to work on Linux but they are about to come out with a version of it that works on the IPad to control the UCX when it is operating in Class Compliant Mode. While it is possible to adjust input levels in the UCX with the single rotary nob on the front of the device, you can't do many of the cool routing things possible when using Total Mix. When I asked on the RME Forum I was told that it would not work with Linux.
 
This site has information about some interfaces that work well on Linux. My RME UCX interface isn't listed because in Class Compliant Mode, it doesn't actually need a driver at all. I have never used my M-Audio device with Linux but it looks like it's possible to get it wired up.
 
I did try using WINE to get Total Mix or DigiCheck working, but I had no luck with that, probably because they were looking for the installed RME Device before allowing me to use the software. In CC Mode, the RME Software has no way of being sure it is an RME Device.
 

I am increasingly interested in what it would take to get all of my Sonar VSTs working in Linux, but I haven't begun to try. Has anyone done this?

I've been using Linux for years, but not for a DAW except to tinker once in a while. My advice has always remained the same. If you want to use Linux, then go native and use something like Ardour.
 
Using programs like WINE (not an emulator BTW) is just a crutch and you will never see the same performance under WINE/Linux that you do with the same program, say Sonar, under Windows itself.

Sonar X2 in Linux: Why would you want to do that to yourself? Mac-based DAW's are much closer to Linux than Sonar, but even then, I'd have to think that you're entering a world of pain. I'm a Linux guy for some things, such as Server Infrastructure, DNS, Web-caching, logging, and other interesting things, but I personally wouldn't even consider running Sonar, not even running as a V.M. or using Wine. Not even for a split-second.

Br conflict

My interest is to be able to use my work laptop as a mobile recording device so don't have to buy a laptop for the purpose.

I can boot to Linux on an external drive . The os is really great for recording music.

gswitz  You are likely better off just using a DAW that runs in Linux natively like Ardour.  Wine and other VM solutions can work great but they usually fail miserably in applications where speed is an issue.  Even if you got it to launch, the time figuring out workarounds  might better be served learning workflow of programs that will undoubtedly run better.