Why does something like this not work? echo -e "\n\n\n" | alsaconf This seems to be basic piping data into a program. How do I get 3 "returns" into alsaconf (as an example) so the program accepts 3 default values and exists. seems like that should work. Jerry ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list Alsa-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user