Linux Command Directory
This directory of Linux commands is from Linux in a Nutshell, 5th Edition.
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alsactl
alsactl [options] [store|restore] card
Controls advanced configuration settings for sound cards using the ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture)
Options
Debug mode: increased information output to the console.
Specify the use of file instead of /etc/asound.state as a configuration file.
Force the restoration of settings.
Display help message and quit.
Display version information and quit.
