>>For example many of the cheaper onboard AC97 sound chipsets have no >>hardware mixing and no hardware volume control - they rely on the >>Windows kernel mixer. Since the equivalent technology on Linux is not >>as mature we have problems. And since the crappiest hardware is >>disproportionately affected, and requires the most work, many of the >>issues don't get fixed. >> >> >I see what you are saying. > >Today, most mobos contain onboard audio (like the Realtek ALC850, 650). >Are there any that don't? > >Any other audio-centric hw gotchas that one should look out for when >choosing a mobo? It doesn't really matter if the mobo comes with built in audio. You can usually set a jumper or set the BIOS to disable it. You won't find many boards anymore that don't have audio built in. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 2857 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://music.columbia.edu/pipermail/linux-audio-user/attachments/20041201/2b98b390/attachment-0001.bin
