Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> This probably works

No probably about it - it worked like a charm.

> but the proper way to do it back then (and the way drivers work today) was to hook an interrupt that gets fired when the audio buffer needs to be filled.

Which was much more trouble than it was worth when writing a 64k intro on a deadline.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: