the unmute command gave errors, but the set commands for pci and playback did the trick. I'm sorry to pester everyone with questions, but this is very helpful. thank you everyone -----Original Message----- From: blinux-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blinux-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dave Mielke Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 11:59 PM To: Linux for blind general discussion Subject: Re: sound and linux [quoted lines by Michael Malver on 2005/05/27 at 22:29 -0500] >KUDZU -SAFE >DIDN'T DO IT. >IT RAN FOR A BIT, BUT NO DIALOGUES. That means that, in all probability, your sound card has already been discovered and is already configured. >IF I play a sound, the play program takes as long as it should for a sound >to play, but I hear nothing from the speakers, That's further evidence that the sound card is set up just fine. If it weren't then you'd have received an immediate error. What you probably need to do is to unmute the relevant channels and turn up their level controls. Assuming that you're using ALSA, give the following commands a try (case is important): amixer set Master 90% amixer set Master unmute amixer set PCM 75% amixer set PCM unmute Note that these are only example commands. The specifics on your system, or, rather, with your sound card, may differ. -- Dave Mielke | 2213 Fox Crescent | I believe that the Bible is the Phone: 1-613-726-0014 | Ottawa, Ontario | Word of God. Please contact me EMail: dave@xxxxxxxxx | Canada K2A 1H7 | if you're concerned about Hell. http://FamilyRadio.com/ | http://Mielke.cc/bible/ _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list