Check the permissions on /dev/dsp (usually a link to /dev/dsp0) make sure
the user you are trying to play mp3s with has permission to write to
/dev/dsp0 or give xmms root permission (not always a good idea but can be
done with 'chmod 4775 <path to xmms excutable>' (i think). I have this
same problem each time I reinstall my system and I think this was how I
fixed it.
=Adam=
On Fri, 7 Apr 2000, Paul Lussier wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying to play an MP3 I ripped with xmms. I keep getting an error stating
> that it "Couldn't open audio" and to check that:
>
> 1. You have the correct plugin selected
> 2. No other program is blocking the soundcard
> 3. Your soundcard is configured properly
>
>
> I tried changing the output plugin to the other options, but the only one that
> does anything is the "Disk Writer Plugin" which doesn't output any sound and
> plays too fast. The xmms web site FAQ says to change to either the OSS or
> eSound plugins, which I did, and both of which result in the error above.
>
> I know the soundcard and speakers work, I can play cd's with gtcd and the KDE
> cd player. grip plays the cd as well.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> - --
>
> Seeya,
> Paul
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