Is this possible on Linux?

MikeHunt79 · 26 May 2008 at 20:13

Today I wanted sound on my Linux rig, so I plugged in an old Audigy I had gathering dust.

Now my sound system is a little unusual... Basically I need linux to output 2.1, is this possible?

MikeHunt79 · 27 May 2008 at 17:04

kk, thanks... I'll look over at the ubuntu forums...

MikeHunt79 · 27 May 2008 at 18:21

dave-lew99 said:
You'll need to read up on the alsa .asndrec (IIRC) file which is the config file for alsa sound in/outs

I gave up last time trying to get all 8 inputs/outputs on my card working, i just switched back to windows instead so i could use ASIO again.

Yep I think Linux has a long way to go to match ASIO drivers really, especially with card with that many connections.

Anyway, I'll try fiddling with that asndrec file and see if I can get my sub to spring to life.

MikeHunt79 · 27 May 2008 at 19:25

Multi monitors is another thing I yet to figure out...

It should help now I've got wifi setup, and also I have the luxury of a 2nd pc to use incase I screw up my linux box somehow...

MikeHunt79 · 27 May 2008 at 20:26

bah, I'm looking to pick up an old NV card, probably the best thing to do by the sounds of it.

MikeHunt79 · 2 Jun 2008 at 02:54

I've eventually got the Audigy to function without issue, it has to be in a specific PCI slot so a little trial and error was needed.

Rich43 said:
ATI actually has a future with linux.. some decent drivers are being written called radeonhd

Am I likely to be able to do it in the next week? I'm running a Radeon 9200se right now, but I've got a FX5200 on the way... Either way, I'll be looking forward to having dual displays in Linux...