david buyle wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I should probably start out by mentioning that I'm a complete
> novice to linux and computers in general.
> A few days after buying the linux cd's I finally succeeded in
> more or less installing the system and x is running.
> But how can I get some sound out of it?
> I looked in yast "integrate hardware innto system",
> but nothing there about a soundcard or anything.
> (Assuming soundcard is hardware). I think I have a
> 'soundblaster pro' or something like that.
>
hello david,
which version of SuSE do you have? and do you know which kernel you
have installed? ironically, i found it easier getting sound to work
with kernels 2.0.x than with 2.2.x. Anyway, if you have the 5 CD
release you should find the free version of OSS under the sound packages
via YaST. Make sure it is installed and then read the help that comes
with it. It will hopefully automatically detect your sound card and
install the appropriate drivers. Or if you've got the $20(?) just buy
the commmercial version of OSS and get technical support (and more
functionality). Using OSS is very easy so you should have few problems.
David Bellows
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