Jack Karaoké 2010.febr,19 How Do I Connect A Microphone To My Desktop Computer To Use For Online Karaoke?

How do I connect a microphone to my desktop computer to use for online karaoke? - jack karaoké 2010.febr,19

I want to connect a microphone in karaoke online connection. I bought a 1 / 4-1 / 8 adapter from Radio Shack to connect a standard microphone to the microphone jack on the back of the computer together, but I get no sound. "The need for software or drivers for a microphone? Please help.