On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 21:10:44 -0400 (EDT) nik at black-nyx.com wrote: > Hey, > Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to linux, I've just put > linux on my computer after getting incredibly bored with the > capabilities or lack there of of Winblows. I'm definitely computer > literate and I'm definitely willing to learn but as of now, my > computer is fairly useless and I can't get much to work. Welcome! > I'm having > tons of problems with my sound, I can get certain system like sounds > such as error beeps when I do something wrong, or when I log onto > Gnome, but it wont let me hear any sounds. I'm still learning about > whats needed to hear my mp3, someone said there's a codec for > playing mp3's in xmms? Anyhow, I have way too many questions to > begin asking them all here and I really don't know where to start so > I'm looking forward to an installfest, and perhaps someone would be > willing to show me how to compile and do a few other things while > we're at it too? Installation was cake, the hard part is getting > everything to work right. If anyone would be willing to show me a > few things I'd totally appreciate it. First things first, what distribution did you install? Redhat I'm guessing if you're new... What brand/model of sound card? I've always had difficulties setting up sound for some reason. Once you get it working though it'll stay working. :) Josh _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Help beta test TCLUG's potential new home: http://plone.mn-linux.org Got pictures for TCLUG? Beta test http://plone.mn-linux.org/gallery tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list