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    Why are the network and sound icons red in Ubuntu?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by talin, Nov 9, 2010.

  1. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Some times this happens, either the network icon or the sound icon in the task bar will turn red. What does it mean? :)
     
    talin, Nov 9, 2010
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  2. talin

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    It's not that important, I was only curious. :p I assume it's Ubuntu's way of telling me there's something it's trying to do, or needs attention. :)
     
    talin, Nov 9, 2010
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    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    I know sound is due to it being muted, and am betting network is something similar to that.
     
    Patrick, Nov 9, 2010
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  4. v1k1ng1001

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    But it would be strange that the icons would turn entirely red, no?
     
    v1k1ng1001, Nov 11, 2010
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  5. talin

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    That's what they do. Coincidentally since I selected "No sounds" in the sound theme, the sound icon stopped turning red. :p
     
    talin, Nov 11, 2010
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    See, here it is again. :confused:
     

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    talin, Nov 15, 2010
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    I'm not sure but I dug this up, it looks like it could be muted and an application is playing sound thru the mixer:
    https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SoundMenu#Menu structure
     
    ALLurGroceries, Nov 15, 2010
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  8. talin

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    Ah ok, I suspected something like this. Thanks a lot! :)
     
    talin, Nov 15, 2010
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