> Is it worthwhile getting another soundcard? Would something as > simple and inexpensive as a Soundblaster 16 PCI be sufficient? I wouldn't bother with an ISA card - the SB Live with emu10K1 chip is so cheap now. If you want to invest in better quality, you could consider an M Audio Audiophile if it's just stereo you're after. I think ALSA is installed by default with Mandrake if your card supports it. Cheers Daniel