Public bug reported: Binary package hint: linux-source-2.6.24
After I updated to 2.6.24-19, the first time I tried to make a VOIP call using skype I ran into the following sequence of issues. Before this kernel update, I had been able to make sucessful phone calls using the inbuilt mic and had been able to switch between "front mic" and "mic" without any problems. 1. The in-built mic on my acer 4315 would not capture my voice (speakers for audio worked so I could hear the other person). 2. When I checked my Volume Control settings in Gnome, all volume control options were visible (mic boost, mic, etc.) and maxed out. When I attempted to switch input to "front mic" from "mic" the speakers began producing a loud scratchy sound. I tried to make a skype call to test the mic but had no results. 3. When I tried to switch input back to "mic" the speakers began to produce a high-pitched, loud shrieking sound. I was able to stop the sound by muting master volume. 4. I left the settings on "mic" but the computer refused to shut down when I pressed the shutdown option from the gnome menu. Instead the computer seemed just seemed to sit. 5. After a reboot, all seemed well. However, switching to "front mic" again and back to "mic" immediately generated the same shriek from the speakers. This time, a "restart" command was successful. 6. I ignored the bug and left the mic settings as is. When I attempted to shut down the computer the machine ran an apparently normal string of shutdown text before producing a Kernel Panic message and hanging. I had to shut the computer down manually using the push-and-hold power button method. 7. If I don't touch the mic, I am able to use the computer for other tasks without problems. Shutdown remains unpredictable. I have reported this issue on Ubuntu forums over here (the report was created before I ran into the kernel panic issue). http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=864247&highlight=skype+acer I have not received any answers to my questions. Please help! The sound distortion is painful to listen to and losing my in-built mic is very annoying as well. I have created all four requested logs from https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeamBugPolicies Since I only see one option to attach a log, I have grouped them all together into a folder called Bug Logs and zipped with 7 Zip. ** Affects: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: input kernel mic panic skype -- skype mic failure leads to kernel panic https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/250230 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
