I know two places to set up sound:
1. as root, run sndconfig.
2. Harddrake will detect a sound card and sets it up
----- Original Message -----
From: Mr S Ganesan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Linux-Mandrake - Newbie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750
> Please use DrakeConf as the root user. It has tools for configuing
> sound. Click on the configure sound and follow the instructions. These
> tools are found only if u r using Xwindow systed!On Wed, 6 Dec 2000,
> Richard F. Galaz wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I'm fairly new to linux and I'm still learning how to use it. I just
> > connected to the internet using Win2K internet sharing connection. A
> > great accomplishment for a newbie, I suppose... Anyway, ahead with my
> > problem...
> >
> > I just installed the current version Linux-Mandrake on my Compaq Armada
> > 1750. The installation was smooth, I did not encounter any problems.
> > The only thing that I am not happy with is that there is no sound. Has
> > anyone found any sound drivers for linux? I have tried to look up the
> > information on the sound drivers for Windows, but I haven't been
> > successful in retrieving any information. Besides the sound thing, I am
> > having problems logging out of a KDE session. Whenever I try to logout,
> > it just sits there. I can still move the mouse around and everything,
> > but nothing will open. I have left the computer alone for about 10
> > minutes to see if it needed more time to logout. Has anyone else had
> > similar problems like this? Is there a set of steps that I should take
> > before logging out??
> >
> > I should mention that I am using a 3COM 10/100 LAN Cardbus (model
> > 3CCFE575BT) for my network connection. I have noticed that when I have
> > the card inserted into a slot, it takes longer to enter a KDE session.
> > Could this be the cause to the problems that I'm having?
> >
> > Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
> > Richard F. Galaz
> >
>
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