>> I forgot to run 'alsactl store' after running
'alsamixer' to unmute the channels. Would this have
caused the soundcard problem on reboot, or is it
something to do with rc.hotplug ? I am trying to hit
the nail on the head, thanks. <<
Installed: Slackware Linux 9.1 [2.4.22] build
Hardware: PCI Ya
Installed: Slackware Linux 9.1 [2.4.22] build
Hardware: PCI Yamaha YMF724 on an abit AB-BH6 Pentium
III
Environment: KDE Windows System
The 1st bootup of the installation was successful.
Alsamixer was run and the channels were 'unmuted'. The
soundcard was alive. KDE Media Player loaded and
played