Using the pcspkr module

kleptophobiac · 2007-03-22 21:57:05

I'd like to be able to use the PC speaker as a very basic sound card. I'm fairly sure there's a way to do it, but after loading pcspkr, I still don't see a new sound device. Is there something I'm missing?

Thanks!
-Sasha

Stalwart · 2007-03-22 22:10:32

Better pick up sb16 for 3$ on scrapyard

kleptophobiac · 2007-03-22 22:45:56

No, the computer already has an Audigy 2 ZS... I specifically want to use the speaker. I have a prank in mind.

Stalwart · 2007-03-23 15:28:37

I read article about pc-speaker history few years ago. Windows 2.0 (or 1.0, i don't remember) had driver to use pcspeaker as soundcard, but it was VERY buggy and MS dropped it

tanjeff · 2007-03-23 16:44:21

I don't know wether there is a device for the speaker. The speaker is for sure _not_ handled as a sound card. It should appear in the file /proc/bus/input/devices (yes, it is an input device - this is for historically reasons).

However, you can use the command "beep", e.g. in shell scripts. This one is quite flexible and gives you control over the length and frequency of your beep (and much more). This should be ideal for a prank ;-)

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#1 2007-03-22 21:57:05

Using the pcspkr module

#2 2007-03-22 22:10:32

Re: Using the pcspkr module

#3 2007-03-22 22:45:56

Re: Using the pcspkr module

#4 2007-03-23 15:28:37

Re: Using the pcspkr module

#5 2007-03-23 16:44:21

Re: Using the pcspkr module

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