RH Linux 7.2 - Sound card is handled by what? xfree86...?

[SamDav]

Hello!

I recently tried to install Red Hat Linux 7.2 and the computer freezes when Gnome tries to start. I checked the official site and it seems that it?s a problem with the SoundBlaster Live Value that I have. I installed KDE instead and the KDE starts but without sound. What should I upgrade. I mean the sound card is handled by what? Is it xfree86, kernel or something else? Thanks!

 

[cleverhandle]

Sound is handled by the kernel. The Live! series uses the emu10k1 code, which can be compiled as a module (i.e. you can turn it on or off) or compiled directly into the kernel. I don't know exactly where your problem is, though - sounds very RH specific, since I've used my Live Value in many distributions and window manager/desktops without issue. Sorry...

 

[SamDav]

Thanks! With what command can I find out which version of kernel I have and where can I find pre-built kernel updates? www.kernel.org seems that contains only source files.

 

[i8mywindpipe]

<With what command can I find out which version of kernel I have>

Open up a terminal window ie) Under Menu go Terminals,Shell.
Then type: uname -r
This should display what kernel you have ie) 2.4.8-26
Thats what i get, i'm running Mandrake 8.1

Hope this is what you wanted 🙂
Im new to LINUX so....

 

[n0cmonkey]

<< Thanks! With what command can I find out which version of kernel I have and where can I find pre-built kernel updates? www.kernel.org seems that contains only source files. >>



Check creative's site for modules for the card. They may have one. I do recommend building your own kernel though, its quite an experience. 🙂