HowTo Enable The Gnome Sound Applet
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Problem: The Gnome sound applet does not startup when logging in as user: "root". If you try to launch the menu item: "System -> Preference -> Sound" the following hanging dialog will appear: "Waiting for sound system to respond".
Solution:
- Go to the System -> Preference -> Startup Applications menu entry.
- Make sure you are in the "Startup Programs" tab.
- Click on the "Add" button.
- Fill in the