Bryce C wrote:
>Also, try the play button (on the drive) thing in windows. If it still
>doesn't work, then there's something wrong with the hardware. Otherwise,
>it's linux+mixer.
>Also, try a different sound card. My opinion is the soundcard's at
>fault.
>
>On Sun, 2003-03-30 at 16:47, Robert N. Eaton wrote:
>
>
>>betty i wrote:
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>>
>>
>>>o.k., *maybe you already tried* this, but does the cd player work in
>>>another machine?
>>>i had this type of problem with a fdd and it was the drive not the
>>>software or machine. replaced the drive and it worked fine. :)
>>>just thought i'd mention that. betty
>>>
>>>
>>The DVD/ROM drive is brand new. I replaced my Creative Labs DVD drive
>>which steadfastly refused to work either in windoze or Linux(Appr.cost, when
>>new, $150.00) with an El Cheapo ($39.95) generic drive which works like a
>>champ. I don't think it's that. I guess I'll take the covers off again
>>and check the audio cables for continuity.
>>
>>Bob Eaton
>>
>>
Went to Fry's, got a new cable, installed it, buttoned up the machine.
I am now listening to David Russell play Bach on the guitar,as I type
this message.
Thanks to all who responded to my question and convinced me to recheck
the hardware.
Bob Eaton