I have similar problems with kubuntu 6.10 (latest updates applied) on a brand new thinkpad T61. The volume control applet is controlling the headphones by default, not PCM. I was able to change it using "Select Master Channel..." but it took me a bit to figure out - should be the default.
More annoying, the OSD only changes between 89% and 100% when I press the hardware buttons. And this seems to be a visual change only, as I don't hear any difference in the volume. I think I had to do a little hack (found elsewhere) to make the hardware buttons work at all. -- thinkpad volume keys control microphone - gutsy https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/136287 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs