FAQ

sound is choppy when using openal

openal works better with esd than with alsa

• edit /etc/openalrc (or ~/.openalrc )
  • replace

 (define devices '(alsa))
 (define alsa-out-device "default")

• • by

 (define devices '(esd))
 (define esd-out-device "default")

see also

• http://frictionalgames.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1255
• http://wiki.vdrift.net/Configuring_the_sound
• http://opensource.creative.com/pipermail/openal/2007-July/010540.html
• http://opensource.creative.com/pipermail/openal/2007-July/010591.html
• http://www.game-warden.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-4036.html