Best Daw For Audio Only, Digital Performer vs Logic? Options

[checht]

I've read the many discussions in this forum, but didn't find my exact situation. I'm trying to choose software for live multi-track recording using a MOTU firewire interface. I have a 1.2GB iBook w 1GB ram, 10.3.9.

I doubt I'll ever go near midi. Just want to location record multi-tracks, then mix them down.

Pro Tools file compatibility a must.

CPU usage light enough to allow for recording 24 tracks of 24/96 at once on my iBook.

Seems like it comes down to Digital Performer vs Logic.

Opinions, thoughts, tirades?

Thanks

[checht]

Thanks everyone for the thoughtful replies. It's fun venturing into new territory, but helps to have the voice of experience guiding you. Not much of that happening on the rock in the middle of the ocean that I live on.

Seems like I should start with AudioDesk, as it'll come with the MOTU interface. Then perhaps upgrade to DP if I need to for post production.

A second question, right before I buy. I'm trying to pick between the MOTU 828 and 896, using number of mic pre's as the main criteria. While I'll always want a couple of preamps for an ambient pair, I've thought about using the 828 and running most of my inputs from the FOH console channel inserts.

If I assemble a system to record mic ins, I'll need to run isolation transormers off the stage feeds, then route signal into mic pre's on the 896. I'd love to avoid dragging the transformers and extra cables.

I'm wondering whether it's reasonable to rely on being able to grab the send half of an insert loop. I'm fine building whatever cables I need to, including one that would retain insert loop functionality for the board. Also, This strategy would leave me at the mercy of whatever quality mic pre's are in the console.

So, rely on the FOH console, or go the independent route?

Thanks again for all the really useful help, Mahalo plenty.