the first link was a mess but i got it put back to gether, it seems to be realted to microsoft nothing about linux, the second one offers no solution so i'm not sure what you're trying to tellme unless you are telling me that since it may have a mechanical problem that there is nothing i can do. Michael wrote: > I found out that compaq has had an issue in the past with this > notebook..... > http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/cposupport/ccsearch/search-product?sni=compaqpres442914&lname= > > Compaq%20Presario%20R3000%20(Intel)%20Notebook%20PC&pname=Compaq%20Presario%20R3000%20 > > (Intel)%20Notebook%20PC&qry=audio&pname_desc=Compaq%20Presario%20R3000%20(Intel) > > %20Notebook%20PC&opname=Compaq%20Presario%20R3000%20(Intel)%20Notebook%20PC&lang=en&ctry= > > us&ctflag=&search=0&stype=pn&ptype=consumer&iqry=&scat_sni=compaqpres212728&parse=&pn_sni= > > compaqpres442998&sn_oid=442914&plc=&temp_hql=phomes,sw,faqs,man,chat,c_hp,image&spname=Compaq% > > 20Presario%20R3000%20(Intel)%20Notebook%20PC > > > I hope the link works. If not go to compaq.com, product & Support, > search for r3000, audio and look for title :**No *Audio* or > Intermittent *Audio** > > > > Hope this helps! > *Michael wrote: > >> Then you will have to deal with the constant barrage of problems and >> updates. I was running XP up until a month ago, and I now have >> converted everything over to Linux. I have no window environments at >> all. There must be an issue with the sound on the computer. Have you >> gone to compaq.com to find out what card you have and then checck to >> make sure you have the correct module installed? As I said in past >> post, I am running a Compaq 1800t with SuSE 9.1, and "ALL" of my >> hardware was detected down to PCMCIA wireless nic. I would strongly >> suggest you try harder before giving up. The feeling of joy knowing >> you dont have to worry about viruses or trojans is worth the effort >> in my opinion. >> >> mike hoy wrote: >> >>> i tried mepis and kmix doesn't even have a soundcard listed. >>> it's cool, i give up. >>> i'm starting to realize that linux on my personal computer is going >>> to be nothing but a lifelong headache. >>> it works great on my server, but it's CLI only. the way things ought >>> to be with linux. >>> so to heck with it, i'll just use XP. at least that way i'll get >>> full use of my computer. >>> >>> mike >>> >>> Lee Einer wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jason Hayes wrote: >>>> >>>>> On Tue, 2005-01-18 at 05:07 -0700, Lee Einer wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Before you dump the damnable thing, you may want to try >>>>>> installing Simply Mepis. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Does Mepis have a live CD version. I wouldn't mind giving it a >>>>> try, but >>>>> don't want to botch my working Mandrake install. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Yes, the Simply Mepis CD runs by default as a live version. If you >>>> like it, there is an icon on the desktop on which you can click to >>>> install it to your hard drive. >>>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: >>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss