> I don't think that at this stage we should be talking to Linus Torvalds at
> all. He is probably too busy.
You think too much
> I think that a much better approach would be to talk to the current kernel
> oss sound developers, and get alsa checked into the kernel via them.
Already done - and
> On Tue, 27 Nov 2001, Jaroslav Kysela wrote:
> > If nobody has comments, I'm ready to prepare a whole patch for Linus
> > against the actual 2.5.1pre code.
>
> My only comment: ALSA has waited long enough. It's now ready for hardcore.
Go for it.
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> Alternatively, random people at SiS can be spammed about the lack of
> datasheet or open linux driver. It'd be nice if someone could give
> them a physical telephone call, but I don't have access to a landline
> so it'd be really expensive for me :-(
If you don't have a specific reason to ask
> > I guess in the mean time SIS board are best avoided. Who knows if they'll
> > ever actually deliver
>
> Why suggesting to avoid this board that looks pretty fast, stable and is
> very cheap? A reasonable and low cost Sound board will fit and will give
> far better sound quality for less CPU l
> I've already talked with SiS. They are insisting that they will write the
> drivers themselves, they dont want to release datasheets to anyone. The
> reply I got (Thu, 25 Oct 2001) they said they are working on OSS drivers
> in-house, and ALSA drivers are next.
I guess in the mean time SIS boar
