Hello world! My sound card (an old Ensoniq ES1370) blew the other day, so I'm looking for a new card. Can anyone make a recommendation for a good sound card these days?
My requirements are simple: I listen to music while hacking. I play video games. I want GAIM to make little noises when some sends me a message. I'm not interested in platinum-iridium-plated connectors, 14-channel surround sound, the latest iTunes clone, games so bad they had to bundle them with a sound card, etc. Just decent quality sound for an appropriate price. I'm willing to pay for quality, but not for marketing gimmicks. Obviously, it has to work with Linux and ALSA. I would like to buy a card from a company which is Linux-friendly. (Apparently, Creative Labs has withdrawn the olive branch they once extended to the F/OSS world.) Any suggestions? advTHANKSance -- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
