[ale] Are the kernel developers a-holes?

[Paul Cartwright]

On 12/03/2014 03:00 PM, JD wrote:
>> not sure about 6 years ago, but TO DATE, every time I do a linux install on
>> > my Dell desktop with SoundBlaster card, the sound NEVER works out of the
>> > box. I always have to figure out how to install Pulse Audio Volume control,
>> > then start whatever I want to listen to ( vlc, youtube video in Chrome..)
>> > then open PA volume control, and change it to my SB card. Debian, Mint,
>> > Fedora, all have the same issue.
>
> Purging PulseAudio always works for me when there is any sound issue.  Then I
> can use ALSA and be happy. ;)
>
> Clearly, I'm not a fan of PA.
I tried that, but messed up alsa so bad I couldn't get ANY sound.. went
back to PA.. once setup, leave it alone & it just works..

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Paul Cartwright
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