Sound Recorder

VMware Player 6.0

Guest OS - ZorinOS 7
Host OS - Win 7 Home Premium SP1.

Problem :
I am not able to run the Sound Recorder.
The Help instructions said I should have this when I go File > New.....



But, I don't. Instead I have this..........


I clicked at Record as, and I did not have a drop down list as the Help said.

Need help here.

Hi,

do you have the optional add-ons installed too?:



Have you tried using another app like Rhythmbox?.

Try running the following terminal command to force an update in case of missing dependencies:

Code:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -f

Regards Wolfman

I am new to Linux.

Unable to run the command you gave me......




Adding : Rhythmbox music player is working ok.

My sound recorder screenshot is the same as yours.....

I also get this often....... loading applet.
Could that be a problem?

davidhk129 wrote:I am new to Linux.

Unable to run the command you gave me......

Image 6.png

Adding : Rhythmbox music player is working ok.

Hi,

it is because you included the words "Select All", you are only supposed to copy the command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -f

Run the command again (without "Select All") and try again.

Regards Wolfman

davidhk129 wrote:My sound recorder screenshot is the same as yours.....

Image 7.png

Hi, your screenshot does NOT match Wolfman's!

I cannot see the 'add-ons' which has been 'ticked' on Wolfman's image!

Also you need to get used to the new layout (which is the one area I don't like about 7.x) - reminds me of the poor design of Office 2007 'Ribbon' with the tiny arrow to the right for 'drop-down' menus. - Click on the end of the line that looks like a triangle - see if you get options then - if not I cannot help you on this one.

With regards to the applet, always best for it to load first - I have noticed an issue with the Sound applet if I customise the taskbar.

Wolfman wrote:

davidhk129 wrote:I am new to Linux.

Unable to run the command you gave me......

Image 6.png

Adding : Rhythmbox music player is working ok.

Hi,

it is because you included the words "Select All", you are only supposed to copy the command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -f

Run the command again (without "Select All") and try again.

Regards Wolfman

Thank you.
I did the Command again without Code: Select All.
It ran then it asked If I want to continue. I typed in Y as in yes.
It ran a few more lines and finished.
I ran the Sound Recorder again. Still the same problem.

Swarfendor437 wrote:

davidhk129 wrote:My sound recorder screenshot is the same as yours.....

The attachment Image 7.png is no longer available

Hi, your screenshot does NOT match Wolfman's!

I cannot see the 'add-ons' which has been 'ticked' on Wolfman's image!

Also you need to get used to the new layout (which is the one area I don't like about 7.x) - reminds me of the poor design of Office 2007 'Ribbon' with the tiny arrow to the right for 'drop-down' menus. - Click on the end of the line that looks like a triangle - see if you get options then - if not I cannot help you on this one.

With regards to the applet, always best for it to load first - I have noticed an issue with the Sound applet if I customise the taskbar.

My add-on is checked. I did not capture the screenshot down enough.




I did click at the triangle at the far right, no drop down options.

Hi David,

it might be simply because you are using a VM mode and that is why it won't function, I cannot copy that as I have a fully installed system!. I cannot really help you further as I don't have any more ideas to help you sorry!.

Regards Wolfman

Wolfman wrote:Hi David,

it might be simply because you are using a VM mode and that is why it won't function, I cannot copy that as I have a fully installed system!. I cannot really help you further as I don't have any more ideas to help you sorry!.

Regards Wolfman

OK. I might do the dual boot...... when I pick up enough courage.

Hi David,

good luck but bear in mind that it still may not solve the problem with that particualr app, there are of course other alternatives to that one app, what is it you are exactly trying to do/copy?.

Regards Wolfman .D

Wolfman wrote:Hi David,

good luck but bear in mind that it still may not solve the problem with that particualr app, there are of course other alternatives to that one app, what is it you are exactly trying to do/copy?.

Regards Wolfman .D

For narration, like the native app in Windows ( Sound Recorder ) and the narration option in MS Office PowerPoint.

Hi,

try the app "Ardour", to install via a terminal:

Code:

sudo apt-get install ardour

https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/raring/ardour/

If that version doesn't work in Zorin 7, try adding this PPA:

http://linuxg.net/how-to-install-ardour ... -15-14-13/

Regards Wolfman

I have a problem in installing Ardour.
At the end of installation, this window appears ( see screenshot ), but the Yes and the No are not active. I clicked at either one of them, nothing happened.

Click on the TAB key to move around then once you are on the one you want, press enter!.

Regards Wolfman

What Tab Key ?

Thank you for being patient with me and helping me.
I have concluded Linux is not for me.
I'll stick with Windows.
Thank you again.

Hi,

don't give in so easy, here is a pic for you:



Its just above shift (Caps) Lock on the left of the keyboard!.

Regards Wolfman .D