[OpenIndiana-discuss] pulseaudio (real-men-dont-click at gmx.net))

[DavidHalko]

> From:    Milan Jurik <milan.jurik at xylab.cz>
> Sent:    Wed 25-09-2013 12:10
> Subject:    Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] pulseaudio
> To:    Discussion list for OpenIndiana <openindiana-discuss at openindiana.org>; 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> it is part of SFE spec files, very same as integrated in S11.1, missing is only SunRay support I think. And that is irrelevant these days.
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> Milan
> 
> Hi,
> 
> the SunRay stuff is exactly the reason for my search for pulseaudio. If pulseaudio would run on a OI based SunRay server it would be possible to connect a backend server (running linux) via X11/XDMCP and forward the audio from the backend to the OI SunRay server.
> 
> As the SunRay software is discontinued by Oracle we are looking for a way to keep the SunRays running without depending on SunRay software being compatible with the latest Linux, OI etc.. The frontend SunRay server(s) would just act as a sort of proxy for the backend servers running OI, Linux, Windows or whatever.
> 
> Finally audio is not that important in our environment, but would be nice.
> 
> cu
> Carsten

I have a need for SunRay support on existing SPARC servers. With Illumos functioning on SPARC now, this seems to be my next major issue.