[6125] in RedHat Linux List
Re: Annoyed!!
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Mark Lemming)
Mon Nov 25 23:15:19 1996
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:42:41 -0800
From: Mark Lemming <icepirat@ix.netcom.com>
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David E. Fox wrote:
>
> > 1) Redhat 4.0 after 10 attempts on fresh installs does not support
> > or I havnt been able to get it to work, the Ensoniq Soundscape
> > sound card.
>
> If the kernel on the install CD/disk doesn't support that card, a
> reinstall isn't going to help. You'll have to recompile your
> kernel for that support. Sound card support is pretty simple, so
> Ensoniq should be supported. It's possible that advanced features of
> the card may not be though. (I just have an old Soundblaster Pro that
> linux likes, but of course, I had to compile the kerenl to include
> support for it).
>
> > 2) Is it necessary to build a kernel after you do the inital install of =
> > RH 4.0?
>
> No, but it's generally a very good idea that you do so. Read my
> coments above on the subject. Also, it's better to only include
> support for things you actually have, since it gives you more
> memory to work with and potentially a somewhat faster system.
Just wanted to add my two cents. Yes, the Ensoniq Soundscape is in at
least the menuconfig script, but you do need to recompile the kernel to
get it to work. And while it's a good idea to recompile the kernel, make
sure you set it up so you can boot off the old kernel. The RedHat book
that came with your set has pretty clear instructions on all that in
Chapter 5. I found that the menuconfig method worked the best for me.
xconfig did something strange with SCSI drivers and I had to hand edit
the .config. I haven't double checked to see if it was my fault or
xconfig though. But that's why I can't recommend it yet. Someone else
may though.
-Mark
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