> > * You do not need the ALSA driver package with 2.6
> > kernels because the drivers are now included in the
> > kernel
>
> any advices for a 2.4 kernel?
Thenj you'll need the external alsa-driver package, plus
alsa-lib and - optionally - alsa-utils.
Alsaconf is in alsa-utils, so I recommend to install
alsa-utils.
> > BTW: Whenever possible Skype can be avoided using SIP
> > softphones like linphone.
>
> what are pros and cons of skype and linphone?
> Greetings and thx, Matthias
Skype pros:
* Good audio quality, even on low bandwidth connections
* ease of use
* widely spread
Skype cons:
* proprietary protocol
* as soon they have a significant market share, the client
will probably not be free
* Therefore: political reasons
There are three protocols:
H323 (old)
SIP (current)
Skype (proprietary)
As long it is possible, I'd like to support free standards
like SIP. Linphone is not the only client using SIP, there
are much more.
Best regards
ce
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