Getting sound configured in Linux can be a nightmare. Rescue is on the way in the form of Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA). Jim McIntyre is here to walk you through installing and configuring ...

On the ALSA Web site, you read that ALSA stands for the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture. Normal users normally don't think about such things as sound architectures, so before I say more about ALSA ...

Many Firefox users on Linux were left without the ability to play sound in their browser after updating to Firefox 52, released last week. The issue at the heart of this problem is that Mozilla ...

A typical Linux system is largely comprised of unrestricted, open-source software. But some of the most popular software around is either closed-source or open-source, but restricted by patents.

Nvidia's bad rep on Linux is due to proprietary drivers and past performance issues. Installing Nvidia drivers on Linux is simple if you follow your distro's instructions. Gaming-centric Linux distros ...

Exploring the current state of musical Linux with interviews of developers of popular packages. Linux is ready for prime time when it comes to music production. New offerings from Linux audio ...