2 kubuntu newbie problems

**Whiterazer** · 01-26-2010

hi all,

First of all Id like to say that im new to linux, I have it for one day now. Kubuntu 9.10.

Im still getting familiar with this OS because this is the first linux OS that ive ever had (win vista and xp before).

I have installed all the updates that were found etc, but i still dont have any sound in browsers (firefox/konqueror). For example youtube clips only have video and no sound.
I also searched this problem on the internet but i think there is a different solution for everyone, and i cant really try things because this is still all so new to me, so it's harder.

and then my 2nd problem. i have an old logitech quickcam webcam, but it doesnt work yet. I dont know what type it is, but is there any driver that might work with it?

**reed9** · 01-26-2010

For sound in flash, the first thing is to try installing flashplugin-nonfree-extrasound.

Code:

sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree-extrasound

**Whiterazer** · 01-26-2010

Originally Posted by reed9

For sound in flash, the first thing is to try installing flashplugin-nonfree-extrasound.

Code:

sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree-extrasound

thanks for your reply I assume to enter it in the konsole? but when i put it in there it asks for my password without allowing me to type anything (ooh i feel such an idiot now)

oz · 01-26-2010

Originally Posted by Whiterazer

but when i put it in there it asks for my password without allowing me to type anything (ooh i feel such an idiot now)

Welcome to the forums!

Passwords are not echoed to the screen under Linux (not even the ****) so you'll will need to type your password as if it were showing on-screen, then press ENTER.

**Whiterazer** · 01-26-2010

It says couldnt find package ... (the name of the package). but i just found something called "flashplugin-nonfree" in software management. I installed that but still doesnt work.

thanks for helping me so far. another question. how do i get > ' < without used space every time after pressing the button. i get this for example with it's. when i dont use space > itś . in windows there was no need for the space. i use USA keyboard layout.

**reed9** · 01-26-2010

Oh, are you running 64 bit Kubuntu?

Looking at the package, I guess it's only available for 32 bit.
Ubuntu -- Details of package flashplugin-nonfree-extrasound in karmic

**Whiterazer** · 01-26-2010

yes im running 64 bit. are there any solutions for me now?

**reed9** · 01-26-2010

Let's start with the easy possibilities.

From the terminal, type

Code:

alsamixer

Check if any channels, especially Master, PCM, or Front, are muted or low. If so unmute them. (Arrows move, Up/Down rases and lowers volume, the 'm' key toggles mute, Esc key to exit.) Save the settings with

Code:

sudo alsactl store

**Whiterazer** · 01-26-2010

Originally Posted by reed9

Let's start with the easy possibilities.

From the terminal, type

Code:

alsamixer

Check if any channels, especially Master, PCM, or Front, are muted or low. If so unmute them. (Arrows move, Up/Down rases and lowers volume, the 'm' key toggles mute, Esc key to exit.) Save the settings with

Code:

sudo alsactl store

Thank you! PCM was low at 0. I put it to 100 in the mixer in the task bar (because i dont know anything about the commands)

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