Re: 2.1.83: Sound, SB16, Modules, MIDI?

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Mon, 2 Feb 1998 18:58:58 +0000 (GMT)


> Ensoniq AudioPCI card and I have been extremely frustrated with the
> test-drive versions of the software available from OSS.

Ask ensoniq for docs, contribute a driver.

> I have been watching Alan's efforts with the sound drivers with some
> effort. Hopefully after the re-write there will be the opportunity
> for developers to bring drivers for newer sound cards into the
> kernel. I am not sure what impact the PNP requirements for these

There is now, nor was when Hannu was directly maintaining the sound code,
a barrier to adding other sound devices. I would suggest you talk to Thomas
Sailer about his work first however - doing stuff his way is likely to make
the driving writing you do a lot easier

Alan