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SubjectRe: [Bug 623] New: Volume not remembered.
Hi!


> >up. cat /bin/bash > /dev/dsp should produce some noise...
>
> Without making a big point of it, I do believe that is the motivation
> behind ALSA.
>
> I have used mixers for ALSA, OSS, esd, and artsd. If there is one set of
> tools for ALSA, that is a Good Thing.
>
> Look at any other OS. There are not four individual mixers.
>
>
> It should start at zero, then when you set the correct volume, it should
> remember it so that you can cat > /dev/dsp and have noise.

That breaks in init=/bin/bash siuations, old distros, etc.

> The alternative approach is to set the volume very low, but still
> perceptible by default, say 10% or 20%, so that the user is aware of his
> device working, then can set the mixer to a level that is good, which
> the system remembers.

20% default level works for me. AAt least I know what the problem is
(hey, need to set up mixer).

Pavel

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