that's what i meant. A card using directsound will have to run on software mode...which sucks as i was going to get the Auzentech Prelude specifically for it's hardware mode...I still might get it....just waiting till Auzentech sorts out Creative's drivers
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A PC is like a hooker, it's a lot cheaper and gives you what you're after.. and if unlucky some diseases as well, that's why you gotta use protection. -CC