[mythtv-users] mythbuntu 8.10 no sound after install

[Nicolas Will]

On Mon, 2009-02-23 at 20:43 +0000, *malcolm* wrote:
> *malcolm* wrote:
> >
> > I'm trying to use a new MP45-DR mini HTPC as a slave backend &
> frontend.
> >
> > I booted from the mythbuntu 8.10 live CD to check everything out. 
> > After configuring the connection to the master backend, the live CD 
> > let me watch tv and playback, albiet with a screwed screen
> resolution.
> >
> > Great, I said and installed to the HDD.
> >
> > now after booting to the HDD installation and setting a sensible 
> > resolution I get no sound.
> >
> > As far as I can tell, using <code>'aplay -L'</code> the sound card
> is 
> > detected. (Intel).
> > I've tried adjusting the setting with <code>'alsamixer'</code> and 
> > using speaker-test, but I get nothing.
> >
> > I guessing that the live CD driver works and the final install
> doesn't.
> >
> > Can you guys offer me a clue?
> > M.
> 
> ok so I've tried updating the mythbuntu install without any
> improvement.
> 
> However, I have noticed something. The mythtv theme setup is not the 
> default mythbuntu, this tels me that its getting some information
> from 
> the master database.
> I'm wondering if there is anthing in the database that can control 
> sounds on a frontend. I don't really know what i'm talking about but
> I'm 
> clutching at straws..

I don;t know if the default Mythbuntu installs Pulsaudio. I would hope
not.

But, if yes, this may be helpful:

http://ubuntulinuxtipstricks.blogspot.com/2008/04/mythtv-on-hardy.html

nico
http://www.youplala.net/linux/home-theater-pc