Tested OS/Browser:      
                        XP-Pro(sp2)/IE6
                        win 2000 pro(sp4)/IE6
                                      

Tested builds:     java 1.6.0- build 44
                   java 1.5.0_u4- build 05 (posted on java.com)


Problem:
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Using Sun java 1.6.0- build 44, Sound is not functioning in some Yahoo applet games.  Sound is not heard at all during the game. 

Using Sun java 1.5.0_u4 - build 05 (from java.com) or MS VM, Sound is functioning in those game applets. 

It is clearly a regression since 1.5.0_u4, and a compatibility issue with MS VM

Those Yahoo applet games are: Diamond Mine, Bookworm, Deuces Wild

Steps to reproduce:
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1) Install jre 1.6.0-build 44 into the test system 
2) Using IE6, browse  http://games.yahoo.com
3) Login using 'applabsuser'/'app123' as user name/password
(or you can use your Yahoo login if you have one)
4) Click 'Diamond Mine' under 'Puzzle Games' section

Sound is not heard when diamonds are moved.

- You can try 'Bookworm' game under 'Word Games' section 
and Sound is not heard throughout the game

- You can try 'Deuces Wild' game under 'Card Games' section
and there is no sound at all

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Tested with Java SE 6.0 - build 46 on XP-Pro/Home 
                                      IE 6

and noticed more Yahoo applet games have the same sound issues.  
These games are: Bingo, Pool  (along with other Yahoo applets mentioned originally)
Since Yahoo is a very popular site to consumers, there is a need to address this sound issue. It works fine using Java SE 1.5.0_u4 and MS VM