i know that this may be a real selfish attitude to have, but i'm just about fed up with Slackware... This peace a... i'm trying to install the alsa drivers for the sb live value emu10k1. The stupid thing's giving me syntax errors, or b, telling me to rerun the configure script as first. i can't begin to imagine what I'm doing wrong... i need either to phone someone in the u s as soon! as possible, or b, you may call me at: 704-540-2324 just make sure if you do call to begin by telling me who you are and that I know you from the speakup mailing list so I don't get confused. i honestly can say, if I can't get my sound up and going, then I don't think linux'll be worth it... i'm willing to give it a shot, but not unless... Chris.