Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Squeezelite doesn't start on my linux system

2018-09-14 Thread Man in a van
mathojojo wrote: > Sounds devices on linux systems are managed by ALSA drivers. But when an > application stream something to the ALSA device, this device is locked > (and of course, can't be opened by another app). So, for example, if you > are listening music on Youtube, you won't be able to h

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Squeezelite doesn't start on my linux system

2018-09-14 Thread mathojojo
In fact, I think that the real question is : Why does squeezelite try to open *pcmC0D0p* file when I use " SL_SOUNDCARD="default" ", if this file doesn't really exists : Code: mathojojo@mathojojo-pc:/dev/snd$ ls by-path controlC0 controlC1 hwC0D0 hwC1D0 pcmC0D10

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Squeezelite doesn't start on my linux system

2018-09-14 Thread mathojojo
Man in a van wrote: > I'm a numpty at this lark but I notice that the default is > > > > your other settings refer to Alsa. > > > Is this correct? I though one either had Pulse Audio or Alsa. I have > only ever used Alsa so don't know if the two are compatible. > > Just ignore me :rolleye

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Squeezelite doesn't start on my linux system

2018-09-14 Thread Man in a van
I'm a numpty at this lark but I notice that the default is > default- Playback/recording through the > PulseAudio sound server your other settings refer to Alsa. Is this correct? I though one either had Pulse Audio or Alsa. I have only ever used Alsa so don't know if