has anyone any idea if I need to specify any sound parameters when I attempt to start ubuntu? I hear no startup sound when I allow the default to start. both machines are running creative cards. one runs an sb_Live! emu10k1 and the other runs an audigy1 also emu10k1 from memory. thanks in advance. -- Shaun Oliver gORT: "I plan to have an intergalactic war to end all intergalactic wars! it'll be planet against planet, world against world, star against star! NO ONE WILL SURVIVE!" Cremon: "But what if it rains?" Gort: "Then it'll be held indoors. It's too late to cancel now anyway, tickets were sold out weeks ago." Cremon of the star corps.