thanks nix_nix!

i uninstalled 2.0.0-0nix23 and installed 2.0.0-0nix24. i've also installed the gaim-sounds-old. in gaim / tools / preferences / sounds

are these the correct settings?
sound method
method: automatic

sound options
X sounds when conversation has focus
enable sounds: always
volume: loudest

sound events:
X buddy logs in
X buddy logs out
X message received
X message receive begins conversation
X message sent
X person enters chat
X person leaves chat
X you talk in chat
X other talk in chat
X someone says your screen name in chat

when i tried to test some of the events, there are no sound. are my configurations correct??