On Tue, 2004-04-13 at 14:48, Maurice Wilson wrote:
> Levi Bard wrote:
<snip>
When I am testing a "new" sound card, I typically chmod /dev/mixer and
/dev/dsp to 777. Then I use the command line to play a wav. Example:
play foobar.wav
If that works, I then try out XMMS, and see if it plays my MP3's and
OGG's correctly. My point is, if you can use the play command to play a
.wav file, you can typically narrow down the problem; be it a kernel
driver or permissions problem. Play will vomit forth, in my opinion,
useful error messages. Of course, this is just the way I do it to
ensure I have the proper drivers. It is not how I ensure the security
of the sound system. Others may have a more efficient testing method.
The Logan
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