previously on this list Ted Unangst contributed: > All true. Since we're talking about thinkpads, I will note that > outputs.master does control the volume of the beeper because in this > particular case it is wired up that way on most models I'm familiar > with. > > I don't expect or ask that mixerctl work with the beeper, just > pointing out that we cannot assume the opposite, that the audio mixer > won't affect the beeper.
In light of some laptops having software controlled cpu fans (especially nvidia gpu fans controlled by closed drivers). I have to say I was impressed by the Thinkpad T42 remembering my hardware mute option between boots even after the battery and power is removed and applying that to the low battery beeps too. Much better than the HP and other laptops that are always enabled on boot, meaning you would have to catch any login sound if in a presentation audience for example. -- _______________________________________________________________________ 'Write programs that do one thing and do it well. Write programs to work together. Write programs to handle text streams, because that is a universal interface' (Doug McIlroy) In Other Words - Don't design like polkit or systemd _______________________________________________________________________
