Mark Hobley wrote:
> I am using Gentoo Linux with a 2.6.24 kernel, and I want to try out the
> Open Sound System. I have compiled the kernel with the SOUND_PRIME option as
> a module.
>
> My sound card is an ESS Solo 1 PCI card.
>
> What modules do I need to load in order to use OSS? I don't seem to be
> able to find a user manual.

Enable loadable module support[*] Automatic kernel module loading

Sound
< > Advanced Linux Sound Architecture
<M> Open Sound System (DEPRECATED)
<M> OSS sound modules
<M> Ensoniq SoundScape support
<M> 100% Sound Blaster compatibles (SB16/32/64, ESS, Jazz16) support

Then load the right module, if the kernel hasn't already loaded it.
All you need is to modprobe the driver for your sound card, everything else
that hasn't been loaded and the sound card driver depends on is loaded
automatically.


> I am aware of ALSA propeganda, but I really do want to try OSS.

Alsa has the OSS emulation and is a good option and allows you to use all
applications that relay on the OSS.




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//Aho