Hi folks, summary. ----------- I am trying to get my iPod to play through my computer by connecting a double-ended mini jack from the iPod to the mic input on the side of my laptop. I get no sound. My computer, an HP HDX18t has a built-in mic and webcam, and does work with Skype, so I know that at least one mic is working. However, the front mic input gives me no sound, no do I see any levels change when I use a graphic display to show incoming input levels. Please can someone point me to something that will help me get this going ? I just want to use the front-mic in as the equivalent of a 'aux' input in a normal stereo system. And please let me know if there is any other information you want/need to help me... Thanks Richard System ------------ Ubuntu Linux (Jaunty 9.04 clean install) Kernel : 2.6.28-15-generic #51-Ubuntu SMP Mon Aug 31 13:39:06 UTC 2009 x86_64 GNU/Linux Alsa Driver -------------- tbs at corelux:~$ cat /proc/asound/version Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 1.0.20. Compiled on Sep 4 2009 for kernel 2.6.28-15-generic (SMP). Pulseaudio info --------------- Server Version : 0.9.15 Default Sink : combined Default Source : combined.monitor Sinks/Sources based around alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0