[ale] Are the kernel developers a-holes?

[JD]

On 12/03/2014 02:47 PM, Paul Cartwright wrote:
> not sure about 6 years ago, but TO DATE, every time I do a linux install on
> my Dell desktop with SoundBlaster card, the sound NEVER works out of the
> box. I always have to figure out how to install Pulse Audio Volume control,
> then start whatever I want to listen to ( vlc, youtube video in Chrome..)
> then open PA volume control, and change it to my SB card. Debian, Mint,
> Fedora, all have the same issue.



Purging PulseAudio always works for me when there is any sound issue.  Then I
can use ALSA and be happy. ;)

Clearly, I'm not a fan of PA.