No one seems to be able to solve my problem in Linux so I was wondering there might be someone who's really good at *nix that doesn't go on forums that might be able to help me. Is there anyone famous that I can e-mail or something that might be willing to help

What is your problem?

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi....php?p=2477385

I've asked on sooo many Linux forums. I wouldn't be surprised if you've seen me around recently on other popular Linux forums and I still can't get it.

I downloaded the alsa-driver but I don't understand these instructions.

How do I run 'make'? There is no such file and I did view > hidden files and also console says it's not a valid command

If I'm not mistaken, the problem was identified and a solution provided in your previous thread.

As for "emailing anyone famous at MIT" to resolve this problem... well, let's just say that if you manage to do that I expect to be able to hear the laughter.

Where can I find the solution?

I'm sorry, but this is absurd...
To illustrate you point about not getting help, you cite a thread less than 24 hours old, in which most of the posts are BY YOU. It seems that patience is not one of your strong points.

I will also note that your question is not exactly mainstream (usb speakers). I for one have never heard of such a thing--much less how to run them on Linux. (What is the reason not use good old-fashioned direct connection??)

Having said this, you will find that knowledge abou this kind of thing is typically not in places like MIT--much more likely to be found in a dusty garage or cluttered study.

I've asked in a lot of other Linux forums as well
Is there a place where I can pay for service to get USB speakers working? None of the computer stores around here know how to use Linux

Google: "usb speakers linux"

Over 7 million hits!!!

May I respectfully suggest that you follow a few of those links and see where it leads you. ( I checked all fo them, and NONE lead to MIT.... )

You checked all 7 million hits?! :-o
J/k ^^;;

Anyway I've Googled stuff like Alsa usb audio drivers and stuff but I have no clue what they are talking about. I think I need baby step instructions like what to click on and what to type in the terminal and stuff -_- Sorry I'm too noob

OK--I looked again at some of you posts. There is precious little information about what you have tried.
You profile says Debian--which is not a very friendly distro for a newbie. What can you tell us about the configuration of you system? Do you have the kernel headers and gcc installed so that you can compile things?
Have you looked in the Debian repositories to see if you can get the necessary drivers there?
What exactly is the hardware you are trying to install?

Hehe, funny thread title though.

Hey, when you find that guy from MIT ask him how to get LIRC working with my Hauppauge remote control.

Heck... ask him (or her) how to get my Hauppauge TV card to put out sound.

I might as well ask him how the universe works while I'm at it

Ooooh boy...
When I saw this thread's title, I thought you where developing a new processor, or an experimental new atom's fusion controled by a server farm running linux or such thing that would change the world in someway, that you required support from the MIT itself.

But looks like you are someone with a lot of money but short of patience, manners and time to
yourself.

For your own sake, I had hoped that this thread were a bad-told joke, but looks like it wasn't.

One little tip: at least have you checked if "USB speaker" support is included in your kernel?

You should hear mine by now