I think I found the solution.  The /dev/dsp is created when referenced.   I 
load my sound as a module.  I think if I compile it into the kernel it will 
be ther all the time.
I'll keep ya posted.
Russ
On Monday 31 December 2001 20:29, you wrote:
> One more little tidbit..
>
> I discovered that my application was looking fro /dev/dsp  in Mandrake I
> see /dev/sound/dsp.  So as root I created a symlink.  I rebooted and came
> back in and my symlink was gone....   Uhhhh  what's that all about?
>
> Russ
>
> On Monday 31 December 2001 15:48, you wrote:
> > All
> > I have some odd sounds problems.
> >
> > I love to play Unreal Tournament and Railroad tycoon 2  on my linux box.
> > My sound seems to work if I reinstall the game, but it doesn't stick.  I
> > get an error message:
> > Warning Unable to open Audio; Couldn't open audio device or ESD
> > connection.
> >
> >
> > So I'm guessing that esd is not running?  How do I make sure it start
> > every time?
> >
> > Russ W
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