[plug] Sound on Linux

[Kenworthy Family]

Try the ALSA drivers (search freshmeat).  I have just installed them and while I cannot get kernald to
install them at bootup, modprobe on the login script works.  A bit primative compared to some OSS stuff
but gpl licence I think.  OSS support is a bit spotty (many programs dont work as it is done via
emulation) but to play wav's/mp3 is fine.  I also want record but have not had any success so far (also
OSS was tempermental)  My sound is an onboard (Note to myself - in future avoid onboard sound/video chips
- big time compatibility problems!) ESS SOLO1 (1938) chipset.

BillK


Subba Rao wrote:

> For sound to work on Linux, is OSS the only current solution or are there free sound drivers?
> Last time I purchased OSS driver, they said lifetime unlimited upgrades. Now that the driver supports
> new hardware, they say I have to pay for it. The old license does not work on new hardware. It is not
> a portable license.
>
> I have a WaveTable Sound card that came with the system. Are there any other solutions for sound
> other than commercial drviers with "unlimited upgrades"?
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Subba Rao
> subb3 at ibm.net
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