Thanks man, I hoped that I wasnt the only one. I'll have to look into JACK for Linux and use that as a starter

indeed! I have tmobile as well, i live in oregon and love it because there is no sales tax, and my bill is static (sans overages for my wifes minutes) fees and taxes run about 4-6 bucks for my 59.99 plan myfaves 1000 minutes... and I agree tmobiles phone support is 20 something flirty girls.