[NTLUG:Discuss] third try

[kbrannen@gte.net]

Clay Ramsey wrote:
> My Dell Latitude CPi has the NeoMagic 256AV sound / video card in it.
> 
> Sndconfig will see it and even make it play the test sound, but it is
> VERY staticy.  I have read online, and the consensus has been that I
> should use the generic 8 bit soundblaster driver.  Trouble is, that
> generates a buttload of errors.
> 
> So..... suggestions?  I only see one NeoMagic driver in sndconfig.  I
> looked on NeoMagic's site, and it seems this may *too* legacy for them
> ;)

Have you tried looking at the Linux Laptop Homepage?  It list many models and 
has advice from a lot of people on what you have to do to make them work.  I 
see 6 listings for "Dell CPi"; check out http://www.linux-laptop.net/, it's a 
good resource for laptop users.

HTH,
Kevin