"Rafael E. Herrera" wrote:
I think there are three ways of setting up sound: the kernel modules, OSS and ALSA. If you use the kernel modules, the file modules.conf that is distributed with SuSE contains a section to set up the es3070 driver. If you use OSS (you have to buy, install and configure it), then it loads its own drivers with soundon (this is as of a few months ago, I stopped using it.) If using ALSA, install the rpms from the SuSE CDs and run 'alsaconf'. After it finds the card it sets up modules.conf and adds init scripts to load the driver at boot.
The truth has been revealed! I found that if I set up the module loading myself without using ALSA or OSS, I need to load *three* modules: es1370 sound soundcore Once all three are loaded, the sound comes on. It appears that loading es1370 causes soundcore to be loaded automatically, but it doesn't cause sound to be loaded automatically. Thanks for your help. Looks like I won't need ALSA after all. But if it provides additional functionality, I might use it anyway. Paul Abrahams -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/