I've installed XMMS (xmms-1.2.7-21.i386.rpm) and the MP3 codecs (xmms-mpg123-1.2.7-21.i386.rpm) and the player works fine when I log in as root.
However,when I log in under a user name, everytime I try and play an mp3, I get no sound and what's more,the (silent) song takes about 10 secs to complete.
I installed the rpms from the command line as root,since they wouldn't install under my user name.

Any idea what's going wrong?

Also,whenever I try and play a song, XMMS puts a copy of the mp3 in my HOME folder .I store all my MP3's in another file.IS it possible to stop it doing this?


Cheers
Ludwig

PS I'm using RH8 but I think the MP3 codecs get round the problem that RH had.Anyway,MP3's play fine as root.

ok,Just figured this one out.
I had to change to a different output plugin (whatever that is) in preferences.
Sorry to have troubled anyone

Still have problems with the MP3's in the HOME folder though.

Ludwig

Is it a copy of the file or just a link?

actually,it's a copy.
It's very strange

Strange indeed xmms works perfectly on all my Linux installs here and doesn't do that.