If your using KDE desktop, and I assume you are, the open up kmix (right click on empty area of desktop, choose Run Command and type kmix). Then you'll see a symbol of a mic. Under this there will be a red button, looks kinda like a little lite. Click on this if it's brighter (enabled) then the rest - it should go darker. If this is not the case then repost with the version of the sound card and the desktop our using, of and the version of SuSE also. HTH, Curtis. On Tuesday 21 January 2003 05:27, Richard Caldwell wrote:

Hi,

I'm a linux novice but I'm having the following problem and I'd appreciate any help. There are no running applications on my linux machine but whatever sounds my microphone picks up are played out through my speakers! What's causing this and how do I stop it?

R.C.

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