Sound only runs as root
 

Hello

I have just installed alsa, but I only get sound as a root user. What permissions do I need to change, and where, so that I can have sound under a normal user?

I understand that alsa sound drivers need root permissions? I have looked through the alsa project web site, but cannot find the answer?


Using Debian testing, with a 2.6.6 kernel


Thanks and Regards

try changing the permissions on:
/dev/mixer
/dev/dsp

If you execute command "groups" as normal user, does it show you belong to "audio" group? If not, do (as root) "adduser <username> audio". Then logout and login again.

Thank you - I've added users to audio group and sound works a treat.

Now for my next project - getting my 3d acceleration to work.......

;)