I finally got the sound working on my linux machine at the new job today. The secret, you ask? Well, if you have a Soundblaster Live 5.1 card (shipped with many newer Dells), save yourself a lot of hassle and go directly here and download the Open Sound System driver for that card. Sadly, the driver isn’t free (as in beer). There is a bit of a licensing fee ($20). You can download the driver for evaluation, but it will cease working after x number of days. Still worth it though if you’re stuck with the Soundblaster.

Posted on 22 April 2003