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you're using kde or gnome which use a full sound server and have permanent use of dsp. you need to output the sound via that server (or stop that server of course) so need arts (kde) or esd (gnome) output for mplayer (-ao esd)
Originally posted by acid_kewpie you're using kde or gnome which use a full sound server and have permanent use of dsp. you need to output the sound via that server (or stop that server of course) so need arts (kde) or esd (gnome) output for mplayer (-ao esd)
holy crap, thanks! -ao arts worked PERFECTLY!
now for my next question. I remember there being a way to make a link file so I dont have to type in -ao arts all the time. I just forgot how to make one and where to put it.
Speaking of mplayer problems, I got mine running, but it's missing a codec. I downloaded the file with it in, but can't figure out where to put it for mplayer to find. Any ideas? (please use plain english. I'm not that good at this yet...)
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