I can confirm this behavior. I am using Skype and I run edgy. Sound device is an: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH 4-L/ICH4-M) AC'97 Audio Controller (rev 01)
** Changed in: alsa-modules-i386 (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed -- Skype locks system for a few seconds on first open of sound device https://launchpad.net/bugs/73933 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs