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Re: (Kinda OT) What makes Debian cool?



> Hmmm... I must have missed the easy way to set up my sound card in
> Debian.  In Windows, it was automatically recognised and configured and
> just worked.  Is there really an easier way in Debian?  Apparently (I
> haven't tried it) I have to actually either recompile my kernel, or at
> least a module, and choose which software to use...  I've been saving
> the messages on this list about sound setup, but it doesn't look like it
> will be anywhere near as easy as it was in Windows, never mind easier.
> I'll dive into it one day when I can allocate a few uninterruped hours.
>
> And then there's my CD burner and my printer to set up, both of which
> "just worked" under Windows.
>

Have a look at kudzu it might help you but personnally I would try

apt-get install doc-linux-html

and look at 

/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Hardware-HOWTO/index.html

Good Luck

Nick



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