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So I'm trying to use the linux native version of Scribe 4.31 (Free) Once scribe is running, when using F7/F8, buttons, or "Control" menu, Fastforward/Rewind cause a hard program crash. I've tried using "gdb" and "strace" to get to the root of the issue, but I'm not an experienced debugger. Terminal outputs the following error messages: ALSA lib pcm_hw.c:1401:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Invalid value for card ALSA lib pcm_hw.c:1401:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Invalid value for card Segmentation fault I've also tried changing the "Audio Device" setting under options to no avail. This seems to be an unresolved issue dating back to 2009. I'd consider purchasing this software, but my confidence in Linux problem resolution regarding this product is very low. I don't think NCH is going to try to fix this issue. Any ideas?

Well, the install script should put everything in it's place. Your problem is that the "scribe" binary executable isn't in the PATH. Verify that scribe has been installed to /opt/nch/scribe/bin You should find the "scribe" executable and the uninstall script. Simply type: ./scribe to run the program from the aforementioned folder. To make Linux remember where the "scribe" command is, either add the /opt/nch/scribe/bin folder to PATH. (Not recommended) OR just create a hardlink from the binary to a folder that's already in PATH, like /usr/bin So: sudo ln -n /opt/nch/scribe/bin/scribe /usr/bin Now pop open a start program window with ALT+F2, and type scribe. Or use the terminal. It should work fine now. ... Unless you have a cheap Intel audio card on your laptop, in which case you'll see the following whenever you "Fastforward or Rewind" "ALSA lib pcm_hw.c:1401:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Invalid value for card" "Segmentation fault" Awesome. After extensive googling, I can report that this is an open issue dating back to 2009. Nobody's solved it yet, so you might wind up stuck with WINE, laggy though it may be.