with the 7.0 iso-1 install: microphone is turned on. is there a mute "switch"? this concerns the sblive soundcard/drivers. maybe this is updated in the iso-2? With it unmuted, the sound is scratchy. turning it down does help, but muting would show much better results (as such, turning that 'line' off!). ------------ Created with Linux-Mandrake 7.0! http://www.linux-mandrake.com/ Currently Beta Testing Mandrake Ver >7.0