I have just tried
rpm -i alsa-2.2.19_0.5.10b-6.4mdk.i586.rpm
error: failed dependencies:
kernel = 2.2.19-6.4mdk is needed by alsa-2.2.19_0.5.10b-6.4mdk
This is most enlightening, I have the wrong kernel!
I had a look at the Alsa-sound-mini-HOWTO, but sections 2.1 and 2.4 only
cover the 2.2.x and 2.0.x kernels! My kernel = 2.4.18-6mdk
Does this mean, you need new drivers for every little incremental kernel
change? Isn't this... insane? I mean, MS Windows NT comes out with a new
service pack every 3 months, imagine if all the sound drivers had to be
rewritten for every service release!
I mean, Windows 95<->98 have small differences, but you can still use the
same drivers...
Someone please explain that aspect of the Linux world to me, it seems just...
so ... mindboggling.
Anyway, is there any alsa package (.src or .rpm) that will suit my kernel?
Thanks.
Marco
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