Installation problem

[Rudy81]

Rudy81 you are quite the distro hopper.....   
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pc-based...50724.html

Daphile (great distro, use it for its ripping capabilities )  is closed in as much as you can't make modifications, or add, to the underlying o/s.

Only because I wanted to get away from Windows 10 and didn't know where to go.  I started looking at Volumio and Raspberry Pi, but decided I would be better served keeping my machine and finding a system that worked within that hardware.  That led me to Euphony, which worked very well on first install, but the price is pretty outrageous for software that only runs audio. I did find the Euphony audio was not nearly as good as what I heard with SnakeOil or Daphile. 

That experience led me to search for an OS dedicated to audio, which puts SnakeOil at the top of the OS list.  I truly did spend 12 hours trying to make things work.  I tried BIOS changes and did lots of research on the issue.  I did find some threads on this forum which led me to realize what the problem was.  Sadly, I just don't have the time to lean Linux at this stage of my life. So, I need something that mostly works in the system I have. 

I love the possibilities with SnakeOil and will be following your progress.  The available instruction, FAQ, forum and overall explanations for this product are better than any I have seen thus far.  I did appreciate the fact that you run open source, which gives one a sense of 'safety' in the software.  If I knew anything about Linux and how to make changes this OS would be perfect.

Today, while I waited for your responses, I loaded Daphile. It was up and running in short order and I had no issues at all.  Sound is excellent from the little I have heard.  I have not done any critical listening, but plan to do so this week. 

I do love the dedicated system for audio. No Windows overhead and simple players. Keep up the great work and as I said, I will be looking for progress that will allow me to use JRiver with SnakeOil.

Again, thank you for all the help and your efforts in this worthwhile endeavor.