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From: Jaroslav Kysela <perex@jcu.cz>
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On Sun, 17 May 1998, Alan Robinson wrote:

> >There isn't problem only with noise. Some high default volume can damage
> >your ears when you using headphones for example..
> 
> True, but we are talking Linux users here. They as a rule are not complete
> idiots.  And remember, we do expect them to change the volume after getting
> everything up and running, if needed. But it shouldn't have to be the first
> thing they do.  Look at how many people are having problems because of the

Sorry, but mixer is always first thing which should user tune...

> mixer's current defaults.  Just wait till we have a larger user base!

I added to 0.1.2 file 'WARNING' which describes this problem, thus
information about this default settings is in _FOUR_ files now:

1. WARNING (new)
2. INSTALL
3. FAQ
4. 'make install' now prints contents of 'WARNING' (new)

I hope that Linux people aren't stupid and don't miss one from these
locations...

> Of course. That is why we set the defaults at max volume (which is clearly
> more useful than muted).  The user can sort out what sound best for their
> card in due time.

This looks for me as unacceptable. For me is very annoying muting all
mixer channels in M$ OS's which I don't want use. This tooks much time
than setup of desired channels...

Anyone else have some comments to this problem?

					Jaroslav

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Jaroslav Kysela <perex@jcu.cz>
Academic Computer Centre, University of South Bohemia
Branisovska 31, C. Budejovice, CZ-370 05 Czech Republic


