RPM package for RH Linux 6.1 vs FC1 {Scanned}

[Randy Kelsoe]

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Art Heimsoth wrote:

> Okay, I am a real novice at Linux, so beginner's
> directions/help/suggestions would be most welcome.  How do I tell what is
> in the package or what was used to compile it?  Altho I did not try it,
> since the date of the update on Dell's site is fairly old, I suspected it
> would not work.  But then, how do I also select the alsa drivers?  If I
> run 'redhat-config-soundcard' it comes back with "No sound cards were
> detected".  If I run the Hardware Browser, it lists CS4235B for the Game,
> MPU, and WSS/SB and driver ad1848 for the WSS/SB and driver cs4232 for the
> Game and MPU devices.  In Unknown Devices, there is an entry for CS4236B:
> Ctrl and driver ns558 for it.  I don't know what it is telling me, or what
> my next step should be.  Pointing me to a HowTo or several or other
> documentation would also be appreciated.  Thanks,

To list the contents of an uninstalled package:

	rpm -qlp packagename.rpm

To get a description of an uninstalled package:

	rpm -qip packagename.rpm

Try posting the output from 'lspci |grep -i audio'.

To load the alsa drivers, I got the .src.rpm 's from
http://yarrow.freshrpms.net, and rebuilt them for my kernel, then
installed the drivers, and ran alsaconf to setup the soundcard. I can
send you details off-list if you want.


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