On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Adam Jones wrote: > On 09-Jul-02, Phillip Pi wrote: > > > Someone told me that I should try ALSA sound driver. Is this a good > > move for my situation? If so, then what's the proper way to remove > > emu10k1 and install ALSA? > > ALSA will certainly run your emu10k1 very happily - I'm using one here > right now. However, to install it, it will help greatly if you're happy > with the process of compiling your own kernel. (Unless Redhat do ALSA > RPMs?) If not, ALSA is probably not for you just yet. > > > I assume ALSA has controls for bass and treble like emu10k1 > > Certainly does here... Plus it supports the hardware MIDI synth, > 4.1/5.1 surround, etc. with no problems (get xine and you can have your > DVDs in proper surround-sound :) > > So, in summary, if you're ready to get a little technical, ALSA will do > everything that you want (and lots more that you'll never even need, I > suspect...)
Well, I am a newbie in Linux so... I don't know. I can follow HOWTO guides just fine, but it sounds like it is a lot more complex than it is. Look at this way, I broke my emu10k1 driver while trying to upgrade it :(. ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by:ThinkGeek Two, two, TWO treats in one. http://thinkgeek.com/sf _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user
