> If that really is the case you could use dmix and have audio played on both the headphone and speaker output. You would still have to mute the speakers when plugging in the headphones though.
You're stating that Pulseaudio isn't necessary because someone could do the same thing with a combination of dmix and manual intervention? Have you considered the possibility that someone might like the convenience of not needing to do manual intervention?
You're stating that Pulseaudio isn't necessary because someone could do the same thing with a combination of dmix and manual intervention? Have you considered the possibility that someone might like the convenience of not needing to do manual intervention?