Well I finally sprang for a new audio card, a brand new Sound Blaster PCI 512. This must be new one as it was the only affordable PCI Sound Blaster card Staples had. So I did all the research on available drivers for Linux and found same at ALSA so attempting my first source code compile I got it to make the object code module and installed it per "readme" instructions. My CD plays music fine but I can't get any of the system sounds to play. I've been through all the mixers and such in both KDE and GNOME with no success. Any help would be most appreciated! After working with this for 2 days I think I've tried all the combinations possible. HELP! Vern -- Vernon Stilwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hardinsburg, Kentucky [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Have you hugged your penguin today? ***