> > a) The microphone works, and > b) That two applications can use the sound device at the same time? > > I've had persistent issues with GNOME's mixer not recognising the > existence of the microphone level controls on Intel sound hardware. > Fortunately kmix runs under GNOME, picks it up, and the users can run > Skype properly...
So, shall I try playing two MP3s with two different programs at the same time? Or shall I try talking on Skype and playing MP3 at the same time? The machine is a bit slow for Skype, but it might work. If you can suggest a reasonable test, I will try it and report back to you. Andrew
