If you're having trouble getting your audio input to work in programs like sound-recorder or Skype, it may just be because Ubuntu ships with the necessary options disabled and hidden away in hard-to-find places. Here's what you do to get it going:

1. From the command line, run gnome-volume-control

2. Choose Edit -> Preferences

3. Scroll to the bottom and check Capture

4. Close the dialog

5. Click the new Capture tab in the gnome-volume-control window

6. Click the microphone and speaker icons at the bottom to remove the red X's

7. Move the volume sliders up to their maximum setting

At the first time i'm using ubuntu gusty gibbon, i try to configure the most wanted feature on it called compiz fusion, but at that moment i dont know how.I can't find where the set up manager or whatever it called.I opened up Appearance and i can't see anything on it that can be helped.

And that's why i think this tutorial would be very useful for those who's still new with Ubuntu Gusty Gibbon.OK,let's start.

Open up your terminal and copy and paste this code to your terminal and hit Enter!

sudo aptitude install compizconfig-settings-manager

If you don't like using terminal, just open up add/remove applications and type "Advanced Desktop Effects Settings" in the search bar.Tick it and hit the "Apply changes" button.

Make sure that you have “extra effects” turned on by navigating to System > Preferences > Appearance, selecting the Visual Effects tab, and selecting Custom at the bottom.

Whenever you want to customize your desktop effect, click on System > Preferences > Advanced Desktop Effects Settings.

LONDON, October 15, 2007 – Canonical Ltd. announced today the upcoming availability of version 7.10 of the Ubuntu Server, Desktop, Kubuntu and Edubuntu Editions. All will be available for free download on Thursday 18 October. Canonical is the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu.

Ubuntu makes no distinction between community and enterprise editions, Ubuntu 7.10 is our best work and is available freely to all. Ubuntu has consistently ranked #1 in reviews of security update responsiveness and effectiveness. The Ubuntu platform is fully certified and supported, making it a secure choice for users looking to explore, deploy and enjoy Linux. Ubuntu 7.10 brings together the best open source and free software available in a stable, robust environment that 'just works'.

'We are privileged to have millions of users running Ubuntu every day". commented Jane Silber, COO of Canonical UK. 'This gives us great insight into what they want from a free, Linux-based platform. Ubuntu 7.10 is another milestone in delivering on these requirements on the desktop and server.'

Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition adds an enhanced user interface, improved hardware support, multiple monitor support and integrated desktop search. Additional information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-desktop710.

Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition features improved functionality, manageability, pro-active security and hardware compatibility and delivers a rapid deployment platform for developers and businesses. Additional information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-server710.

New versions of Kubuntu and Edubuntu, derivatives of Ubuntu aimed at KDE enthusiasts and the education community respectively, are also being released at the same time. Additional information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-family710.