what is wrong with my xmms?

root · n00b Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Posts: 4

Xmms functions well when i login as root, however it can not work when i login as other users. the following error message occur when i start XFree as normal user: /dev/sound/mixer can not work. But this dont happen when login as root.

any thought i wonder?

thanx.

crevette · Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2002 1:14 pm Post subject: me 2

Because the node /dev/sound/mixer or/and /dev/mixer don't exist.
It's the same problem for me!!!

How can we create theses devices??

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root · n00b Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Posts: 4

In my file tree, the /dev/sound/mixer do exist. i wonder it maybe okay if the mode of this node is changed and let normal users have the prerogatives to access this node. Meanwhile i suspect this will mar the whole system by this way.

so constructive suggestions expect here.

maxpower · n00b Joined: 07 Aug 2002 Posts: 65 Location: South Korea

By default only root and the group audio have permission to audio devices. Have you tried adding said user to the audio group? Also check your audio setup in /etc/devfsd.conf.

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crevette · Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2002 2:21 pm Post subject: Heeelp:::::

My nodes doesn't exist.
How can I add them
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crevette · Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 11:43 am Post subject: [Help]

I think this not the real problem.

I have to create my sound nodes.

How can I do that????
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bpkri · Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 11:47 am Post subject:

devfs should take care of creating those sound nodes for you...

And: if root can use xmms, but a normal user not it sounds like a problem with permissions...
Did you add the users to the audio group?

crevette · Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 12:13 pm Post subject:

I have no sound at alll (root or users).
i have no /dev/mixer and other nodes.
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Chickpea · l33t Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Posts: 846 Location: Vancouver WA

Vann · Guru Joined: 04 Aug 2002 Posts: 357

If you're using devfs then the device nodes won't be created unless proper permissions are given to your user. Add the non-root user to the audio group, and then see if it still isn't working.

crevette · Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 9:28 pm Post subject:

Now It"s works

I used OSS but I switch to ALSA (That's better)

I didn't want to install alsa because last time I tried (1.1a), It was a mess
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