sound card/which kernel

[ktb <ktb@binary.net>]

Hi, I'm attempting to compile my kernel (2.0.34) for the first time to
enable sound.  I was reading in the sound HOWTO that there is a card
supported "Crystal CS4232 (PnP)"  mine is "Crystal pnp Audio System
CODEC"  I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this card and
if  it is possible that my card will work with the "CS4232" card?  Also
there was mention in the HOWTO about PnP being supported in the 2.1
kernel.  We are now at 2.2.1 if I remember correctly.  I was wondering
if it would be better for me to get a new kernel and compile that one
for sound?  Perhaps in 2.2.1 my card is now an option and maybe it
supports PnP that would make obtaining sound easier?  I'm not too keen
on switching kernels at this moment as I have several bugs to work out
on my system the way it is and figuring out how to download and install
a new kernel is one more process to learn on top of compiling a kernel.
But then I think maybe the new kernel will solve some of my bugs such as
my clock in Linux and num lock in X not working.  (I've posted about
those two problems before and tried all suggestions, hwclock, setleds
etc.)  Anyway I could use a little advice.
Thanks,
Kent