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> I have a 2.0.34 system and my soundcard is a GUS MAX. I can play MODs and MP3s 
> so I guess the PCM part of the drivers work fine. What I cannot play are 
> MIDIs. I always get this error: open /dev/sequencer: Operation not supported 
> by device. What's this? Do I have to install another module besides snd-gusmax?

Please read http://alsa.jcu.cz/intro.html.  Pay close attention to the
section marked "Current Status", with particular interest in the item marked
"Sequencer (SYNTH, MIDI)".

Eric


