> > i connect from headphone-output to line-in it works fine, the
> > samples are not perfect, but it works. i also hear my cpu if i
> > compile the kernel or encode a mpeg3-stream. is it my fault or is
>
> The interference you're picking up is most likely hardware-related,
> although the way Linux uses the hardware may differ from Windows 95
It is most likely the 'hlt' instruction you're hearing.
When Linux has nothing to do for the processor, it puts
the processor to sleep, switching it on again when there's
something to do. This causes the processor to use less
current, remain cooler and produce a lot of noise :-)
Rik.
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