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kubuntu 5.04 install went very well on my old Windows 2000 computer. ("Windows no more!" he shouted as he screamed down the hall.) Anyway, I've come across my first problem and was hoping someone could help.
I get the message
===========================
Informational - artsmessage
Sound server informational message
Error while initializing the sound driver
device /dev/dsp can't be opened (No such file or
directory)
The sound server will continue, using the null output
device.
===========================
I was told by the person who gave me the computer that the sound card should work well with Linux. What can I do?
Distribution: Ubuntu, Fedora, PCLinux, MEPIS, still miss Libranet
Posts: 162
Rep:
it was supposed to be typed just like I said to show only what we needed to see, namely the snd parts...no problem
you don't have the modules loaded for your sound card
before compiling a new kernel, let's see if they are just hiding
in a terminal, as root type exactly the following:
Code:
modprobe snd-sbawe
just what's in the box
then let me know what happens
Distribution: Ubuntu, Fedora, PCLinux, MEPIS, still miss Libranet
Posts: 162
Rep:
I apologize for that, in most distros you become root by typing su, then your root password when prompted. I forgot that in ubuntu/kubuntu you have to use sudo. Put sudo in front of the modprobe and try it again, if you didn't.
Distribution: Ubuntu, Fedora, PCLinux, MEPIS, still miss Libranet
Posts: 162
Rep:
in a terminal
sudo kwrite /etc/modules
when the document opens, add snd-sbawe to it
save it, close it and reboot
I don't understand why it's not working already, but we'll get it figured out
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