Why does it need that much hard disk space?

[Igor Gueths]

Hi Greg. However, certain cards are only supported by Alsa. I was fortunate to be able to use a shell account, so I had some good unix knolige, just had to make it Linux-specific. Another difference is that now I administer my own system, so in a way it is different. 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Gregory Nowak <gnowak1 at uic.edu>
To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 3:02 PM
Subject: Re: Why does it need that much hard disk space?


> I think that it isn't wise for a newby to start with alsa. I think newbys should start with the kernel sound drivers, and progress to alsa when they've gotten the hang of the various system components after a while.
> Greg
> 
> 
> On Wed, May 08, 2002 at 02:58:27PM -0400, Ann Parsons wrote:
> > Hi Buddy,
> > 
> > Nope, you explained it very well indeed.  Now, care to take the next
> > step, which I am not knowledgeable enough to try?  Send a short list
> > of the things that are *really* needed in a Linux installation.
> > 
> > Lemme see if I can start.  
> > 
> > First, you need the kernel.  
> > 
> > then you need some kind of editor, VI Emax whatever, an editor.  
> > 
> > You'll probably want the C libraries for yourself, or for anyone
> > tinkering on your system.
> > 
> > You'll want Lynx and its attendant libraries.
> > 
> > You'll want the curses stuff too.
> > 
> > You'll want the alsa stuff for your sound card and its attendant
> > stuff.
> > 
> > You'll want a mailer, Pine, MUT or something.
> > 
> > You'll want the stuff for your network card if you have one or the PPP
> > stuff for dialup.  
> > 
> > That should do you, I think.  Have I forgotten anything, Buddy? 
> > 
> > Ann P.
> > 
> > -- 
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