Sound problem solved!

Surprisingly, a new higher end card (SB Audigy 2 ZS) IS supported - a 24-bit AWESOME card!! SUSE and alsa noted it on bootup, setup was a breeze via Yast, and now I'm a very happy camper! :) Thanks to all who tried to help! Fred -- The only bug free software from MickySoft is still shrink-wrapped in their warehouse..."