[linux-audio-user] questions re: 2.6.15 kernel

Greetings:

 I retrieved the sources for the Linux kernel 2.6.15 (Debian's, not a
Demudi kernel) and successfully built it. However, before I install it I
need to know a few things.

 First, is the kernel itself enough for low-latency performance ? I
opted for the PREEMPT config, along with the 1000 MHz resolution for the
timer, and I've compiled the RTC into the kernel. So do I now need a PAM
or lsm or what ? It's been a long while since I configured and compiled
a kernel, lots of choices exist that weren't there the last time I
looked. I'm not even sure I know what PAM and lsm do. Btw, if I do need
more than the kernel sources please include URLs for the needed stuff.

 Second, do I need to compile anything other than ALSA for audio/MIDI
USB support ?

 Finally, the build instructions still assume LILO. What considerations
need to be made for using GRUB instead ?

 Any other advice/suggestions regarding this kernel will be greatly
appreciated. :)

Best,

dp
Received on Fri Mar 3 16:15:06 2006