On 12/29/2010 11:18 PM, Michael Schwendt wrote:
On Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:33:05 +0200, Johan wrote:
> Good day,
>
> When tested xmms on mp3, I was logged in as root.
>
> As user it complains ..
>
> [johan@johan ~]$ xmms
> Message: device: default
>
> ** WARNING **: Failed to open font: "-adobe-helvetica-bold-r-*-*-10-*".
>
> ** WARNING **: oss_open(): Failed to open audio device (/dev/dsp): No
> such file or directory
>
> As root it plays but..
>
> [root@johan ~]# xmms
> Message: device: default
>
> ** WARNING **: Failed to open font: "-adobe-helvetica-bold-r-*-*-10-*".
>
> ****** Well there is no such file as /dev/dsp ********** on my system
>
>
> Kindly some pointers please.
Is this with a fresh user account, where no old configuration files
are still being used? Or perhaps xmms still looks for OSS by default?
Try to delete your old configuration. Or reconfigure XMMS to use a different
output plugin, such as one for ALSA or Pulse Audio (package "xmms-pulse").
Alternatively, consider switching to a new [actively maintained] audio
player. Try "yum search xmms" to find related packages.
Hi Mchael,
This system was installed - clean - from dvd on 28-12-2010.
I use my laptop like my car. Drive it - stick to the rules - not messing
with things I do not know about.
When beyond me I ask for advice.
Your positive input is appreciated.
Before I try anything is your advice still standing since this is new
install?
Await your comment
Thanks.
Johan