[newbie] installing software and sound

two questions When I play a cd through my computer, I am having to have the volume from the player and on the speakers on full to hear anything, and even then it is not very loud. How can I change this? Second, when I install a program I lose it. For example, having installed Opera, I

[newbie] connecting to the net?

I finally managed to get my modem to work, but when i click to connect to the internet, all I get is the dial tone, without it dialing my isp's phone number or anything, any ideas? I have checked the settings for my isp and they are all correct. thanks

[newbie] changing the dial tone

could someone please tell me how to change the settings with the modem, from pulse to tone? thanks _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Want to buy your

[newbie] any ideas?

I have no idea how to get my modem to connect to the internet. All I am getting is my computer picking up the, the dial tone, then it wont dial. This is the script or whatever that happens when I try to connect ATZ OK ATS11=22 OK ATM1L1 OK ATDT087303030 Then it does nothing more than that. If

[newbie] modem question

Hi, First off, I have absolutely no idea what I am doing. I installed Mandrake 9.0, and it installed everything alright except I have no idea how to get my modem to work. So until then, I am back on this awful Microcrap XP. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me, and in as easy

Re: [newbie] modem question

Denis, I just tried that. Left clicked on it, and got a box pop up with the list of known applications in it asking me what I want to you to open the file? _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE*