" Raymond A. Ingles" wrote: > > With the ESS 16-bit sound cards about $20 cheaper than the SB16 stuff, > I'd consider getting one. How good is the ESS support under Linux?
ESS are supported by SB16 driver. They don't sound too well, especially midi, but I suspect SB16 won't sound much better. How > about DOS? (I'd like 16-bit sound for the few DOS games I play, and so > far as I know the ESS cards are only compatible with the (8-bit) SB Pro. Depends. Some games worked when I selected SB16, some didn't. Sorry, I can't be more specific, but I haven't touched any DOS games recently. > Does anyone have any info or recommendations? Thanks! Also, ESS cards are PnP (at least the ones I've seen) so you'll need isapnp tools. -- Dimitri ------- By US Code Title 47, Sec.227(a)(2)(B), a computer/modem/printer meet the definition of a telephone fax machine. By Sec.227(b)(1)(C), it is unlawful to send any unsolicited advertisement to such equipment. By Sec.227(b)(3)(C), a violation of the aforementioned Section is punishable by action to recover actual monetary loss, or $500, whichever is greater, for each violation. (Solicited advertisements <huh?> and other such can be sent to emaziuk at curtin dot edu dot au) -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
