A useful site is LinuxQuestions.org...
Posted on 07/06/2005 4:11:29 PM PDT by SaveTheChief
I thought I would make jump into the open source world today. Linux is supposed to be more stable, robust, and powerful than Windows, and the relatively easy system requirements made it a good choice to load on my older Athlon 1000 PC.
The installation process was simple enough too. I threw in the SUSE disc and waited as the computer did the rest. The new OS is up and running without a hitch.
But for some strange reason, I cannot get the darned thing to make my Sound Blaster Live soundcard to work. In an attempt to Google a solution, I found out that a fix might not be as simple as downloading a driver and running an executable file.
I've read bits of the documentation that came with the OS, and bits from websites concerning the issue, and it is apparent that I might need to do some things with the Kernel as well.
I know there are Linux groupies here. Do any FReepers have any suggestions how I might tackle this challenge? Am I making it a bigger challenge than it really is?
While I am at it, I want to be able to run MythTV. I currently have an ATI TV card but the MythTV site says that ATI cards are not supported. Do any of you run this program? I'd appreciate knowing what you've found works best, especially in terms of hardware.
Thanks!
tech ping.
Try running alsaconf as root and follow the instructions. Never used Suse, so I don't know if they use alsa drivers or not.
I'd check here for Linux drivers (hope this helps)
http://www.soundblaster.com/language.asp?sDestUrl=/support/downloads
I believe I found a driver. The issue I am having is the process required to install it and get everything up and running.
A useful site is LinuxQuestions.org...
dang it.
I'll wear the FReeper dunce cap now.
Thanks
: )
It's silly actually, but this is making me feel kind of dumb. I really am looking forward to seeing what this thing can do... just need to figure out where all the settings are located, and which ones to use for which purpose.
hey- keep us posted- It would be great to hear from someone who went from windows to Linux
OK finish up the solution by telling the rest of us where the "mixer panel" is
My guess is that 80% of us Microshaft users would love to do that.
That reminds me, will Linux present special problems on a laptop?
Should get my new Thinkpad next week.
: )
I hope you realize that I am a Linux newbie TODAY, and was speaking in generic terms.
If you are new to linux and now have a brand spankin' new installation to play around with, I'd strongly suggest exploring the directory /usr/docs and subdirectories there. Over the course of a month or two, spend your evenings reading the various HOWTO files. Yes, it will eat into your freeptime, but it will pay off in the long run. Thusly you will come to understand your system and its quirks. Hardware configurations by hand frustrate newcomers but reading newsgroups and googling for fixes is a great way to go. By the way, of the myriad of reasons to use linux usually cited, the one that usually gets left off is "fun".
Which SuSe version? 9.2/3 from an FTP site, or purchased?
Can you add AshfieldK to your ping? He's my hubby, it'll be okay with him. He always manages to miss out on the tech threads.
Yes, tell us where , cause I never could get sound out of Suse.
Went to Xandros, problems changed...
You betchyou!
Should be the speaker in the task bar, right side.
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