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Old 02-05-2007, 09:59 AM   #1
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sound driver


hi there
how do i install a driver in linux? im using mandrake 9.1

and i have a cirrus logic cs4281.

i looked on the internet for drivers and all i found was a source code.

im sorry but im really new to linux.

thanx.
 
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Your version of mandrake is a tad aged, but the chipset
may be supported out of the box. Have a look at the
output of lsmod, see whether there's any with cs in the
name, probably in combination with snd. Chances are it's
working but only muted.


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