[Bug 86454] Opening remote realmedia resets PCM volume to high

[kko]

Public bug reported:

This bug occurs with media in Konqueror and aKregator, but I was unable
to determine what plugin/application is responsible for the embedded
media player functionality in this case. This is why I am reporting this
against kubuntu-meta.

The bug occurs when opening videos from this address:
http://www.yle.fi/yle24/videosali/?a=2&t=1 . The site claims that these
are RealMedia sources.

I have PCM volume set to a rather low value, and my kmix panel applet
controls the PCM value. What happens when I click on any video from the
address above, once it is loaded and the plugin gets activated, the PCM
volume gets reset to the value 28/31 for my card, nearly at maximum. My
ears got a nasty shock from this one the first time.

1) Is the remote site able to set the volume? I doubt it, but if so, this should not be allowed, no matter what. (Of course, if they do this, it's a stupid thing from the service provider, but IMO it still shouldn't be allowed.)
2) More likely, does the plugin, for some obscure reason, reset the volume to a pre-determined value? This, too, shouldn't happen.

What plugin is responsible for the embedded play in this case? (I am
curious, since I can't see these e.g. in Firefox.)

** Affects: kubuntu-meta (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: Unconfirmed

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Opening remote realmedia resets PCM volume to high
https://launchpad.net/bugs/86454