How can I change the default ALSA device?

http://alsa.opensrc.org/FAQ026

~/.asoundrc

pcm.!default {
type hw
card Xfi
}
ctl.!default {
type hw
card XFi
}

Connecting Linux and Windows Together With a Network Cable

http://www.ehow.com/how_7208875_connect-ubuntu-windows-crossover-cable.html


Windows:

1 Connect the crossover cable to the network port of both the Ubuntu and the Windows computers.

2 Go to the "Start" menu and type "netcpl.cpl" in the "Run" or "search programs and files" field and press "Enter."

3 Right-click on "Local Network connection" and select "Properties."

4 Select "TCP/IP V4" and click "Properties."

5 Select "Use the following IP address" and enter 192.168.1.1 in the "IP address" field.

6 Click on the "Subnet mask" field to fill it automatically. Click "OK."

Linux:

7 Press "CTRL + ALT + F1" to open a terminal.

8 Type "sudo ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.2 netmask 255.255.255.0 up" and press "Enter."

9 Type your password and press "Enter."

10 Press "CTRL + ALT + F7" to go back to the graphical interface.