I don't like this at all. Read the description. This kernel was supposed to be simply the Mandrake kernel, with specific patches - pre-empt and lowlatency - for multimedia use. Instead it seems to have become the Danny Tholen Let's Include Any Patches That Look Fun kernel. I don't think this is a good idea, even in contribs. IMO, it should just stick to being the stock Mandrake kernel with those specific audio-application-helping patches in it.
What percentage of multimedia users do you think use supermount and soundblaster?
A lot.
Are working supermount and soundblaster drivers important to the multimedia user?
I think so.
Shall we not provide them with a working system? Maybe not, but Danny will. :-) And I don't think he deserves any grief for it either.
Austin
