On Mon, 2006-02-13 at 04:42 +0000, John Gay wrote:
> I've tried using set s_driver oss, stopping the sound server and artsdsp 
> quake4, all with the same result, the Quake4 initialization can't 
> find /dev/dsp, and disables sound.
> 

First of all you can check your /dev to see if there is an actual dsp
device. If so then try catting some text file to it to see if you get a
screech from your speakers (I generally use modprobe.conf). IIRC alsa
also creates a /dev/adsp device which you can use for legacy progs. The
error messages if any will tell you whether the device is in use or non
existent.

> I know this is weak on critical info, but I don't know what files to look at 
> and post for better troubleshooting. I'm sure it's something simple I've 
> missed, but I've never understood sound card setup properly, so I guess now's 
> as good a time as any to dig into it.

A little bit more info would help :) try checking permissions, group
access and loaded kernel modules too.
-- 
Shane Shields <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Erkunt Tarim

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