On Mon, Jan 22, 2007 at 02:52:35PM -0800, bob ockel wrote: > I was wondering about this firmware update that is needed for the tascam > us-122 usb audio device to work with linux. apparently, OS X needs a > similar firmware change. > > Is this update a general upgrade, or is it linux specific? that is, My > housemate runs windoze (i know, but he wont listen to me) and owns a > us-122. I'd like to use it also with linux, but i dont want to change its > firmware if it wont work on his computer still (or rather, he doesn't want > me to). Since i haven't been able to find any firmware "downgrades" or > windoze specific firmware, I haven't tried for fear that it wont work and > wont be reversible. > As I understand it for linux and ALSA, the "firmware update" (more of a firmware load) happens every time the us-122 is powered on. It very likely happens from windows also, just behind the scenes automatilly. From my experiences, using the us-122 mostly with linux and occasinoally from a windows box, you should be fine. best luck, donfede -- Federico Grau Free Software Developer and Sysadmin Radio Free Asia 2025 M Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 202-587-2046 Telephone 202-721-7468 Facsimile CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION This e-mail message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please contact network@xxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list Alsa-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user
