Using either the stock 2.2.5 kernel, not the 2.2.9 kernel w/ monolithic sound, it is not possible to play an audio CD through the sound card (Creative Labs Soundblaster PCI 128). All other sound functions operate properly. CD Audio cable is connected properly.
Should be "nor the 2.2.9 kernel" in the first line.
what happens if you set the recording source in the mixer to the cd?
Setting CD as the recording source works. However, is this the expected behavior?
it's a 'feature' of the kernel driver.