Well I run my linux computers like I have my desk. There are things all over the place. But one thing I have noticed is when I have four instances of VLC open anything else that I have that needs to output to the sound card is muted. Meaning there is no sound. Just one of those quirks that I find when comparing Linux to Windows. With the 2k box I have I got many different things using sound open. Never does the sound stop.
Back to dreaming about driving fast. Happy computing
Panzer