Hello,

I asked this question in Ubuntu's main forum but the discussion led to me getting banned.

So, with that out of the way, I'd like to ask the question here to get some assistance.

Basically, I want to be able to get logon sounds, notification sounds, and user-interaction sounds in Lubuntu.

I checked what I could using Lubuntu's own config menus and whatnot but have not been able to get that going.

I'm currently running Lubuntu 17 as a VM using VBox.

Based on what I've found on the topic so far, I'm assuming LXDE cannot run these specific system sounds by default.

I think it's worth mentioning that I'm relatively new to Linux all together so it'd be nice to get whatever feedback in layman speak.

TIA

try these:

https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...5/#post4671551

http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=133747

the first two should be fairly easy to implement (look at startup applications /scripts and notification daemon), the latter not. for that you need the complete framework and i'm guessing (!) only gnome and KDE provide that.

no idea why you'd need that in a vm...

First, thanks—I'll look into it. In the meantime, is there a particular reference you suggest I look at?

Secondly, I decided to run it as a guest for the same reason anyone could... to test before I actually use it someplace.

I take my distro(s) of choice very seriously.

I've actually come across both references previously in my own search.

It's almost like LXDE isn't capable of it. Kind of weird considering what its based on...

that sounds about correct.
why do you think it's weird?
what do you think it's based on?

Keep in mind as the saying goes...Lightweight DE's/WM's lack bells and whistles...

I think it's weird 'cause every modern distro I've witnessed has some capability for system sounds as I've come to mention them--be them by default or via custom means.

I would think that something based off of Ubuntu would at least manage a provision for it.

Obviously, the DE isn't based on Unity, but whatever it is (openbox?) seems to be limiting themselves way too much.

Incidentally, I've given up on LXDE. Too much of a hassle to get basic usability from it...

UPDATE:

Lubuntu is working on an "alternate" image featuring LXqt.

Still don't know if I can get system sounds on that thing but at least the DE is more advanced than LXDE from an HCI perspective.

I'll be switching to that instead of LXDE.

LXQt is what the dev. team is focusing on so that was probably a good move. No idea how long LXDE will remain for, I heard at least one person is interested in maintaining it....Keep in mind its still bare bones and not really "ready" yet. Usable, yes, but you will notice a niggle here and there.

That Random Guy, it's not a limitation - some people just like it that way.
For various reasons.
- bleeping is annoying
- ability to run on older hardware without choking
etc.

you could try Xubuntu - personally I think XFCE is the best middle ground between lightweight LXDE and heavyweight Unity/Gnome.
I would guess they support system sounds alround.