sopcast 0.8.1 on linux (ubuntu/debian)

the first time I followed the instructions on this page (french) but using sopcast without GUI wasn't satisfying. so I tried to find a GUI for linux. I found one on magiclinux.org. with a few modifications in the source I finally got it working.

how to get WMV9 files working properly

after installing the common codecs with this howto, playing WMV files will still not work. you have to install additional codecs.

no microphone on an asus P4P800 mainboard with on-board sound card AD1985 AC’97

I had problems to get the microphone working on my computer. I did quite a long time intensive research on the internet but with no result. after playing around with my settings I finally found the solution. unfortunately ubuntu or alsa seems to enable only 2 channels (for stereo output) of the sound card but there are 6!! and this is how to enable all channels:

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welcome to my blog. every time when I install a new operating system on my computer I can't remember a few settings, tricks to get my os working satisfying. this is why I started a blog that helps me to remember. maybe some of these solutions to my troubles and problems are useful for you as well. Enjoy!