[sllug-members]: Alsa

[Eric eades]

Robert Lewis wrote:
> I have been having problems with SUSE 10.2 with both the
> volume level on the speakers being about half or less than
> when I boot XP.
>
> Also, the Microphone no longer works and I need it working.
>
> I tried compiling and installing the Driver 1.0.14rc1 in high
> hopes that this might fix my issues.
>
> Good news partially, my sound volume through the speakers is now
> just as loud as XP if not louder.
>
> However, no microphone as yet.
>
> Question:  When would I need to also compile and install the
>            Firmware and/or library tar files they supply ?
>
> Cheers,
> Bob
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Just out of curiosity, what hardware are you running this on?  I ask 
because some HP laptops have conexant audio, and alsa support is very 
basic on those as of yet. (But it is getting better)  and up until the 
latest rc, audio output was low.

Eric