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proggy
June 16th, 2010, 05:17 AM
Hello i`d like to replace Ubuntus start up sound with Windows 98s.
I can`t seem to find it anywhere on the net anyone know where i can procure the wave?
Its for nostalgic reasons!

SunnyRabbiera
June 16th, 2010, 05:23 AM
This site has MP3's:
http://www.redmondpie.com/windows-history-logos-bootscreens-startup-sounds-etc/

You can convert them to .wav's using audacity

KiwiNZ
June 16th, 2010, 05:23 AM
Thread title changed to a more appropriate one.

proggy
June 16th, 2010, 05:27 AM
Thread title changed to a more appropriate one.
Thank you

proggy
June 16th, 2010, 05:28 AM
This site has MP3's:
http://www.redmondpie.com/windows-history-logos-bootscreens-startup-sounds-etc/

You can convert them to .wav's using audacity
Thank you also!

Timmer1240
June 16th, 2010, 05:32 AM
Here it is!

Dracona
June 16th, 2010, 05:34 AM
Hello i`d like to replace Ubuntus start up sound with Windows 98s.
I can`t seem to find it anywhere on the net anyone know where i can procure the wave?
Its for nostalgic reasons!

While you are at it, maybe you could replace the splash screen with BSOD.


I don't mean it to sound bad,I just think it would be pretty neat to hear the win 98 startup sounds, then see the BSOD, then have Ubuntu pop up. hehe if I knew how,I would love to do it to my machine.

Dracona

SunnyRabbiera
June 16th, 2010, 05:43 AM
Thank you also!

you're welcome.

proggy
June 16th, 2010, 05:44 AM
Here it is!Thanks you just what i needed :guitar:

coolbrook
June 16th, 2010, 06:09 AM
My vuvuzela will be perfect for the library.

proggy
June 16th, 2010, 06:12 AM
Thank you all it works, the windows 98 sound without the blue screens , precious!

SunnyRabbiera
June 16th, 2010, 06:25 AM
Thank you all it works, the windows 98 sound without the blue screens , precious!

Just in case you miss that bit:

http://www.signgenerator.org/parody/windows/bluescreen/

Phrea
June 16th, 2010, 06:30 AM
Just in case you miss that bit:

http://www.signgenerator.org/parody/windows/bluescreen/

Nice, thanks !

proggy
June 20th, 2010, 01:45 PM
Just in case you miss that bit:

http://www.signgenerator.org/parody/windows/bluescreen/
hehe

wojox
June 20th, 2010, 01:48 PM
Try this for replacing it http://titotheman.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/changing-startup-sound-in-ubuntu-9-10-karmic/