go to http://developer.soundblaster.com/linux/
They have all the files needed to setup a SB in linux.. got my sb live up
and going in a matter of a minute..
RReed
----- Original Message -----
From: Joseph S. Gardner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 5:07 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] new sound card suggestions ??
> Alan Shoemaker wrote:
>
> > Randolph....the pci128 works fine. There was some trouble with the
original
> > mdk 6.0 release, but when you've installed all of the sound-related
updates
> > it installs and works just fine.
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Randolph Way <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Saturday, August 21, 1999 2:13 AM
> > Subject: Re: [newbie] new sound card suggestions ??
> >
> > >Hi Joseph. I feel I'm in the same boat as you in regards to downloading
and
> > >installing hardware drivers for Linux, and I gotta tell ya I'm feeling
a
> > >little pissed off right now! I had a AWE 64 Value card that worked
under
> > >Mandrake 6.0, but wanted to upgrade. I checked the supported hardware
list
> > >and decided to get the SBPCI 128 since it looked to be ok. Well, the
> > Ensoniq
> > >Audio PCI 1370 driver that was supposed to work with it doesn't! I
found a
> > >Linux support page at Creative for this card that referred to a
commercial
> > >site for a driver (www.4front-tech.com) . Fat lotta good that does me
> > though
> > >as I don't have a clue what to do with it! Can anyone refer me to a
soucre
> > >of DETAILED information on how to install a driver? And where I might
find
> > a
> > >free one? In conclusion Joseph, this has taught me that whatever
hardware
> > >you decide upon, make doubley certain it's supported!
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: Joseph S. Gardner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >To: Linux Newbie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Sent: Friday, August 20, 1999 2:11 PM
> > >Subject: [newbie] new sound card suggestions ??
> > >
> > >
> > >> Finally given up on trying to get the onboard sound to work anyone
got a
> > >> recommendation on a good sound card for linux? From what I read in
the
> > >> archives the SB Live isn't ready for linux without some major
updating
> > >> and I would assume the same is true for SB Live/Value. How about the
SB
> > >> PCI128 ? I don't have a clue how to install downloads yet and am
> > >> looking for something simple (or REALLY detailed instructions on the
> > >> install [RTFM] -it's probably very simple but PLEASE go easy it's my
> > >> first time <GRIN>.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
>
> OK, so I've picked up a PCI512. Pulled the plug and installed the card
(why do
> these things come with covers anyway?) had three minutes and tried a
quick and
> dirty sndconfig from linux 1. Well it couldn't find the card so i tried a
> couple of SB examples and nuttin' honey. Now the modem doesn't work
(connects
> but won't access any site - arghhh). I recall someone posting a couple of
files
> that needed to be edited but i don't recall which or what to edit. Any
help ??
> Don't really feel like reinstalling this just because i can't fix it with
a
> simple edit. Also still looking for some help with update / install of
the
> proper SB files.
>
> Regards,
>
> Joseph Gardner
> Senior Designer / Technical Support
> Kirby Co
> Cleveland, OH
>
>
