>I guess this question is geared mostly towards Paul Davis and >potentially Guenter Geiger. I was just wondering how was the Linux >driver progressing (if at all) and if we should have something working >any time soon. I offered a while ago my help to Paul (although my driver >knowledge is as good as flying Space Shuttle :-) I would be more than >willing to provide my humble assistance), but it seems like he has it >all under control.
its nothing to do with "help". during the install of the PCI interface, something (could be static, could be a faulty card, could be something else) destroyed *two* US$400 dual processor motherboards. that cost me $800. RME has replaced the PCI interface, but SuperMicro are (for a change) being idiots and will not reply to my request to RMA the boards for diagnosis. this means that at this time, no reimbursement is in sight, unless you count the digiface+pci interface RME gave me (which i don't). i paid out of my own pocket for 1 replacement motherboard, but the other one is still dead. now, if you were me, how much a of hurry would you be in to install the new PCI interface in your sole remaining system, given that its unlikely you will ever be reimbursed for 2 dead mobos? as it is, i think its likely i will try it next week. i have all the info i need from RME to add new code the the ALSA driver to support the H-DSP. if you want to help out, pay cash up to $800 to replace the mobos. i'll be much more likely to move on this when problems like this don't threaten my wallet. --p
