Package: alsa-utils Version: 1.0.23-3 Severity: wishlist File: /usr/bin/alsamixer
# aptitude install alsa-utils The following NEW packages will be installed: alsa-utils linux-sound-base{a} (D: alsa-utils) (for alsa-utils) The following packages are RECOMMENDED but will NOT be installed: alsa-base (R: alsa-utils, S: linux-sound-base) $ alsamixer cannot open mixer: No such file or directory # aptitude install alsa-base The following NEW packages will be installed: alsa-base $ alsamixer cannot open mixer: No such file or directory No hint of what to do in the error message or on the man page. At least say "Check BIOS settings" or mention an FAQ (that mentions BIOS). -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-bugs-dist-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org