I can confirm that 1.2.2-17 doesn't beep on my system. downgrading to 1.2.2-15 fixes things so it looks like a regression.
printf '\a' works on my system. With 1.2.2-17, beep -e /dev/tty0 also works. Let me know if I can help out with any more helpful info. Cheers, Lex. PS - I'm running up to date sid. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]