Is it worthwhile getting another soundcard? Would
something as
simple and inexpensive as a Soundblaster 16 PCI be sufficient?
I wouldn't bother with an ISA card - the SB Live with emu10K1 chip is
so cheap now. If you want to invest in better quality, you could
consider an M Audio Audiophile if it's just stereo you're after.
I think ALSA is installed by default with Mandrake if your card
supports it.
Cheers
Daniel