The default sound is too high
Written by sf_007 the 27 Jan 09 at 22:18.
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The default sound volume is too high, it is at 100%. I can imagine some noob trying Ubuntu for the first time at the middle of the night and getting really annoyed at Ubuntu for the loud sound.
Off course we can later change it, but... why can't we have it at 20% - 40% by default?
Besides, when we run a Live CD, we also have this problem everytime!
Solution #2:
Add ability to ACTUALLY disable startup sounds and change default...
Written by
r0g the 29 Jan 09 at 21:08.
Even when you disable the little bit of intro music and set "disable startup sounds" the little logon bongo sample STILL PLAYS on every install of Hardy I've ever done.
A quick google shows...
"disable startup sound" - 872 hits
"disable startup sound" ubuntu - 671 hits
That is OVER 75% of pages pertaining to disabling startup sounds are about doing so on Ubuntu, not windows, not mac, Ubuntu.
Besides startup sounds are annoying and should be off by default anyway. If you want them on, turn them on - simple.
For those that DO like them I see no need to make everyone suffer your twinkly noises, especially as some peoples sole volume control is software only!
Even if you disagree with that then they should be disabled on first time boots like the live CD for the reasons sf_007 outlines above.
Gah! I hate them! *Grrrrr*
Even when you disable the little bit of intro music and set "disable startup sounds" the little logon bongo sample STILL PLAYS on every install of Hardy I've ever done.
A quick google shows...
"disable startup sound" - 872 hits
"disable startup sound" ubuntu - 671 hits
That is OVER 75% of pages pertaining to disabling startup sounds are about doing so on Ubuntu, not windows, not mac, Ubuntu.
Besides startup sounds are annoying and should be off by default anyway. If you want them on, turn them on - simple.
For those that DO like them I see no need to make everyone suffer your twinkly noises, especially as some peoples sole volume control is software only!
Even if you disagree with that then they should be disabled on first time boots like the live CD for the reasons sf_007 outlines above.
Gah! I hate them! *Grrrrr*
Solution #3:
Replace current startup sound with a soft and subtle one
It has to be soft and subtle, so that it doesn't sound annoying even at 100% volume.
The current one is strong, and could be heard miles away when at 100%. Not every user appreciates that; My dad used to avoid booting into Ubuntu because of the same reason (Of course I fixed it when I figured out).
It has to be soft and subtle, so that it doesn't sound annoying even at 100% volume.
The current one is strong, and could be heard miles away when at 100%. Not every user appreciates that; My dad used to avoid booting into Ubuntu because of the same reason (Of course I fixed it when I figured out).
Solution #4:
Solution #4: Almost had a heart attack!!!
Loud is an understatement! It's offensive, the intro sound has scared either me or a family member more than once..
Loud is an understatement! It's offensive, the intro sound has scared either me or a family member more than once..