I have the same problem with the latest build of Hardy, with a Realtek sound card ( VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA High Definition Audio Controller (rev 10)). Ubuntu selects OSS by default and Playback : ALSA does work, although keyboard controls won't adjust the volume.
** Changed in: gnome-media (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- gnome-volume-control chooses oss as default device instead of pulse https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/199847 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs