Mic Problem in ubuntu 10.04 for Root user
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I am using ubuntu 10.04 in my laptop. I created a user when installing ubuntu . The sound and Mic are working fine for that user. I enabled the root by using the following command
To enable root user. Login with existing user then goto Terminal.
sudo passwd root
Now the root user is enabled. I logged in with root user. I seen the sound is not working for me. The volume icon is always in "mute" state
| What is the Error shown ...? | When i click the "Sound Preference" in volume button or System --> Preference --> Sound it always shows a Warning message "Waiting for Sound system to respond"
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| How to fix mic problem for root user ..? | Goto System --> Preference --> Startup Applications .
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Now you need add a new startup application. Add "pulseaudio" as a startup application
| Name: pulseaudio | Command : /usr/bin/pulseaudio | Comment: To start pulseaudio deamon
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Then logout and login again. For min i restarted my system. Now you can see the Volume control icon in unmute state and you can edit your sound preference now.
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Editing sound preference:
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