You could try to check /var/log/pacman.log to see why "oss" was installed. (If it was still installed pacman -Qi would give you this sort of info I guess) On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 5:18 PM, David C. Rankin < drankinatty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Tuesday 01 December 2009 12:48:02 and regarding: > > > > > Remove (1): oss-4.2_2002-1.1 > > > > Total Removed Size: 5.82 MB > > > > Do you want to remove these packages? [Y/n] > > OSS not loaded. > > (1/1) removing oss > > [#####################################################] 100% > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > > Open Sound System was now removed, and the ALSA kernel > > modules were restored. > > > > Please note that OSS stores some of its configuration files > > at /usr/lib/oss. If you don't plan to use OSS anymore, you > > can remove this directory. > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > now let us see if this box will make noise again... > > > > > Bingo -- The box makes noise once again! And... as a bonus, learning has > occurred as to how oss handles alsa kernel modules. I don't know what > wanted > oss, but oss does a good job wiping out alsa. But, the oss removal script > that > restores alsa works as it is supposed to. Alsa restored, module loaded and > sound is back to normal (although with a cool mixer in kde 4.3.4) > > Thanks again DR. Next time, just send me back the following link: > > http://www.justfuckinggoogleit.com/ > > :p > > -- > David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. > Rankin Law Firm, PLLC > 510 Ochiltree Street > Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 > Telephone: (936) 715-9333 > Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 > www.rankinlawfirm.com > -- Flávio Coutinho da Costa
