In addition, one needs to *restart* applications such as rhythmbox if one changes the audio output channel from "autodetect" to "USB audio". Otherwise sound persists at being delivered through the speakers.
Is a layer of abstraction between apps such as Rhythmbox and the actual sound output missing, or what? Why should apps care at all which option is selected in the sound preferences?
In addition, one needs to *restart* applications such as rhythmbox if one changes the audio output channel from "autodetect" to "USB audio". Otherwise sound persists at being delivered through the speakers.
Is a layer of abstraction between apps such as Rhythmbox and the actual sound output missing, or what? Why should apps care at all which option is selected in the sound preferences?