linux and soundcards

[Alex Snow]

Hi.

How do I install the kernel sound drivers?
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kerry Hoath" <kerry at gotss.net>
To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 12:36 AM
Subject: Re: linux and soundcards


> It is indeed true. Getting full duplex speak freely working
> can be problematic.
> I have managed to get plug 'n' play cards to work under alsa;
> but regardless they need to be activated first.
> Kernel drivers are simler so try them first and if they work migrate to
alsa.
> Many use isapnp to activate the card then load the module.
> Kernel 2.4.x also has plug 'n' play support although I have never tried
it.
> alsa has its own pnp activate code; but you must tell it
> what resources it can't use; see the docs.
>
> Regards, Kerry.
> On Sat, Jan 18, 2003 at 06:38:34PM -0500, Alex Snow wrote:
> > Ok I may try that.  I have heard that the kernel driver is not as good
as
> > alsa, especially when getting speakfreely to work.  Is this true?
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