[mythtv-users] New spdif setup suggestions

[Allen Edwards]

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 5:03 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 1:09 PM, Allen Edwards
> <allen.p.edwards at gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 3:12 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 8:11 AM, James Crow <james at ultratans.com>
> wrote:
> >>> I do not use digital audio at all, however I do help less knowledgeable
> >>> users most every day as part of my job. I noticed a couple of things
> >>> that could be made more clear for those just starting out with Linux or
> >>> Myth.
> >>>
> >>> Under Step 1 explain where .asoundrc might be located.
> >>>
> >>> Under Step 4 explain where asound.conf might be located.
> >>
> >> Which is why this might be better in the wiki, and people point to it
> >> when replying to list questions.
> >> (not to decry Allen's excellent howto of course).
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> >>
> >
> > I am happy to put it anywhere the community thinks would be good.
> > When trying to figure out spdif myself I found I think 3 wikis on the
> > subject all of which were wrong, or at least not helpful to me at the
> > time.  I really don't know where to put it.  So, I have been
> > monitoring the list and helping people one at a time.  It would
> > certainly be better for me to put is somewhere people can find it
> > although I actually would have though people would have found it from
> > previous posts.
>
> It is always good to aggregate something that has been discussed
> across multiple threads. Well done.
>
> In terms of where to put it, the wiki.mythtv.org is the best place
> (IMHO). Create yet another digital audio howto page (there are at
> least two already). Call it AllensDigitalAudioHowto or whatever you
> want..
>
> Can I also say that in relation to this bit:
>
> > 1) Set up your system
> > Update alsa
> > Update nvidia drivers.  Mythbuntu users can use "envyng -t" from the
> > command line after installing it.
>
> What versions of alsa and nvidia drivers are needed (and why?). Is
> there a trick to getting the right version in distros that are behind
> the latest in their packaging?
>


Good suggestions.  I will take your advice.  In terms of the updates, they
are for HDMI audio, which I don't have so I was passing on advice that
worked for those who had HDMI.  It seemed like generally good advice for
someone who has a system that isn't working so I put it in as a blanket
statement.

I think my updates suggest how to get the latest versions but I am unsure
which post you are referencing.

Allen
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