sound and internet problems on FC2

[David Curry]

Charles Malespin wrote:

> Hi,
>     I am a very new linux user and I finally got XP and FC2 to play 
> together on a dual boot.  Now I am having two small problems 
> with fedora.  1)  I am using a dell USB wireless reciever that just 
> plugs in and connects me to the internet getting the signal from a 
> wireless router in my roommates room.  When I use the internet config 
> wizard it doesnt seem to find it or have any option for me to use so 
> that I can connect.  Am I missing something or do I need to pick some 
> other choice?  I am really new to this so I didnt know what to do or 
> pick....
> 2)  When I run the sound card test I hear the test sound out of my 
> speakers fine, but when I play a CD through gnome CD, nothing comes 
> out....  Do I need to fix something before I play CDs?  Any help would 
> be appreciated, thanks in advance
> Charles 
>
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Charles, on the sound issue, have you set your preferences to turn the 
sound server on at system boot?  If not, go to the popup menu (Red Hat 
icon on the panel), select "Preferences --> Sound --> and take your 
pick.  Can't help with the wireless question.