I really have quit a bit to say here. I have also terminated pulse with extreme prejudice on this system. I have also terminated the entire graphical user interface with the same finality. I am using debian testing without the desktop on it. The way it works is that, when you use the text-based installer to install the system, it uses alsa for the sound. I have speakup system wide and I have a fully functioning sound system on here that performs perfectly. I can use multiple audio sources, and I have nothing to worry about because I do not have to, if I do not want to, switch between consoles. Where it works well, I just use screen and there is no problem for me to play my descriptive movie, program and whatever else all at once. Hope this helps. -- Doug Smith: Special Agent S.W.A.T Spiritual Warfare and Advanced Technology Forever serving our LORD and SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST.