> im looking for a decent easy sound card for linux mostly to play CDs,
> games, and animations. i use to have a sound blaster 16 and was happy with
> it until it died. any recommendations? i looked at the current sound
> blaster 16 wave, but cd player part did not work (maybe a differnt audio
> cable, it looked different) and id rather not get into plug and play or
> similar complications if i dont have to.
You might try posting to [EMAIL PROTECTED], the Linux sound
mailing list.
I recommend a AWE64 Value. The local PC Club by my house sells them for
$60, and you can get a coupon for $30 off (in .pdf format) from the
Creative Labs website.