Try a different mixer, like aumix (console-only).
Can you upgrade to 7.2 final by downloading it (get the ISOs or use
MandrakeUpdate) or buying a CD from a Linux store (either online or offline)?
If you can do without a big shiny box and a manual (there's plenty of
documentation on the CD and
I am using 7.2 beta 2, b/c I had to give up my cable modem until I move and
I am too po to buy the release until I start work (graduating from Texas
AM, btw).
I try to use different mixer apps like 'gmix', but I get "No mixers found"
and that I should make sure that I have sound