Ubuntu

Install Linux backports

Asked by Ashok

im not able to hear the sounds on my speakers for the audio or video that i play. but the sounds are audible on my headphone..

So i would like to know if installing linux backports would solve my problem.. if yes what is the syntax to install linux backports?

Warm Regards,
Ashok

Question information

Language:
English Edit question
Status:
Answered
For:
Ubuntu Edit question
Assignee:
No assignee Edit question
Last query:
Last reply:
Revision history for this message
Johannes Pilkahn (j-pilkahn) said : 		#1

No, it most likely wouldn't. A repository can be "enabled" rather than "installed" anyways.

In general, you can select the software sources by navigating to 'System > Administration > Software Sources' in the gnome menu. Or you can manually edit (need superuser privileges) '/etc/apt/sources.list'. Given you asked this question, I'd say stick to the menu for now.

As for the sound please post the output of 'cat /proc/asound/cards'

Revision history for this message
Ben Klein (kleinb1) said : 		#2

If it works for the headphones but not the speakers ... Why not try plugging the speakers into the headphone jack?

Can you help with this problem?

Provide an answer of your own, or ask Ashok for more information if necessary.

To post a message you must log in.