Can't play more than one sound at a time

boyakasha · 04-18-2005, 08:02 AM

When one sound is playing (e.g. music in XMMS), no other programs can play sounds (e.g. the sound that plays when a contact signs in on Gaim). Is there a way that I can have multiple sounds playing like on windows, or is this something that I just have to live with on linux?

I'm running FC3 with an on-board realtek sound card if that helps.

perfect_circle · 04-18-2005, 08:14 AM

Are tou using KDE instead of the default gnome?

Vookimedlo · 04-18-2005, 08:15 AM

Hi,

you need sound server or you can configure your Alsa drivers for using DMIX plugin (see http://alsa.opensrc.org/index.php?page=DMixPlugin).

You can also search LinuxQuestions forum.

jonaskoelker · 04-18-2005, 05:40 PM

like Vookimedlo said, you need a sound server. If you're running OSS, go for esd; if you're running alsa, go for jackd or esd;

see http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=312948

hth --Jonas