Havard Writes:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm thinking of getting a newer i386-based machine, and I'd like
> for NetBSD's audio to work well on the machine.  Quite a few of
> the machines I've been looking at have the Cirrus Logic CS4236B
> "audio system on a chip" audio interface.  Which, if any, of the
> drivers in NetBSD-current will support that hardware?  What about
> NetBSD-1.3.2?  Can it operate in full duplex?
> 
> The front of the spec booklet says it is compatible with the WSS
> standard and will run with software written for SoundBlaster and
> SoundBlaster Pro, but it's not entirely clear to me how much of
> that is colored and/or covered by Microsoft-related software,
> which isn't of much use to me, of course.
> 
> Just FYI, the machines I'm primarily looking at are the newish
> Dell PCs.
> 
> - Håvard
> 

People might know this as a Crystal CS4236B. Crystal Semi is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Cirrus Logic. I rep these guys and might be able get hold of
some pertinant info if needed.

Gerry Simmons
simmons@darykon.cet.com