[ale] How to turn /dev/midi on?

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When I try to open /dev/midi, all programs says "No such file or
device". I use ALSA sound system.

"cat /proc/asound/oss/sndstat" says the following:

Sound Driver:3.8.1a-980706 (ALSA v1.0.4rc2 emulation code)
Kernel: Linux lamppix 2.6.6 #2 SMP Mon May 31 20:56:59 CEST 2004 i686
Config options: 0

Installed drivers:
Type 10: ALSA emulation

Card config:
VIA 8235 at 0xe400, irq 22

Audio devices:
0: VIA 8235 (DUPLEX)

Synth devices: NOT ENABLED IN CONFIG
Midi devices: NOT ENABLED IN CONFIG

Timers:
7: system timer

Mixers:
0: Realtek ALC200/200P rev 0

How to turn /dev/midi on?
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