Linux SBLive beta driver workaround

I saw this on the Major changes page for the new SDL version:

Added a Linux SBLive beta driver workaround

I was wondering what the problem with the SBLive might be and why a
workaround is needed. Just curious.

Kelly

I saw this on the Major changes page for the new SDL version:

Added a Linux SBLive beta driver workaround

I was wondering what the problem with the SBLive might be and why a
workaround is needed. Just curious.

The SBLive kernel driver crashes when you call select() on the device. :slight_smile:

They are aware of the problem, and have promised new drivers.

-Sam Lantinga				(slouken at devolution.com)

Lead Programmer, Loki Entertainment Software–
“Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistinguishable from a feature”
– Rich Kulawiec