it works with sndconfig but i have to do it every time i restart, not many ;-) but still here's part of log Feb 7 10:50:12 localhost kudzu: succeeded Feb 7 10:50:12 localhost modprobe: /lib/modules/2.2.17-21mdk/misc/sb.o: Feb 7 10:50:12 localhost modprobe: Hint: insmod errors can be caused by incorrect module parameters, including invalid IO or IRQ parameters Feb 7 10:50:12 localhost modprobe: init_module: Device or resource busy Feb 7 10:50:12 localhost modprobe: /lib/modules/2.2.17-21mdk/misc/sb.o: insmod /lib/modules/2.2.17-21mdk/misc/sb.o failed Feb 7 10:50:12 localhost modprobe: /lib/modules/2.2.17-21mdk/misc/sb.o: insmod sb failed Feb 7 10:50:12 localhost sound: Loading sound module (sb) failed F -- The world is a vampire set to drain