Hi Andreas, thanks for your answer.
> Linux 2.4.x is well-known for its poor scheduling capabilities, causing > lagging X11 graphics and sound underruns etc. pp. > > AFAIK 2.4.21 has some improvements added, 2.4.20 has NOT. > > But better try using latest (or almost latest, to make sure the version is > known to not have catastrophic effects) 2.5.x kernel. Should be MUCH better > due to MUCH improved scheduling. I am going to test 2.5.x soon, but I need a larger time slot for this :-) Alsa is included in the kernel tree, no external ALSA packages need to be installed, right? I found out meanwhile, that the problem must be related to how applications access the /dev/dsp device, as I successfully established duplex audio connections using linphone (uses oss too) with the USB headset in perfect quality :-) Again thanks & regards, Uli Abend. ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by: Free pre-built ASP.NET sites including Data Reports, E-commerce, Portals, and Forums are available now. Download today and enter to win an XBOX or Visual Studio .NET. http://aspnet.click-url.com/go/psa00100006ave/direct;at.asp_061203_01/01 _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user