Have you checked /etc/modules to make sure your synth driver is being loaded? What if you start it manually with modprobe? You really should have a rescue CD around like grml or System Rescue CD for cases like this. They would give you speech and let you mount your system to make repairs. Keith Barrett wrote: > However, when prompted to boot in to the new system, no sign of speakup. > > The system is booting and seems to be working. If I log in as root, I can > close it down with halt. >
