Re: Data CDs work but not Audio CDs in iBook2

[Scott Patterson <patterson@accesstoledo.com>]

Liam Bedford wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Jun 2002 14:03:56 -0400
> Scott Patterson <patterson@accesstoledo.com> spouted:
>
>
> > brett@kavi.com wrote:
> >
> > > First check your /boot/config-<kernelversion> for a line like:
> > > CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDECD
> > > it should be set to either 'y' (compiled in) or 'm' (a module that needs
> > > to be loaded).  If it's 'm' do an 'lsmod' and see if ide-cd.o is loaded.
> > > If not, do a 'modprobe ide-cd'.  Also, make sure there's a symlink from
> > > your cd device to /dev/cdrom.  Also make sure you're a member of the 'cdrom'
> > > group.
> > > -Brett
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > I'm using the stock kernel from Woody. Wouldn't it have to be loaded if 
> > > > I can mount a data CD? What module would I be looking for (ide-cd?)?
> > > >
> > > > Scott
> > /dev/hdb is likned to /dev/cdrom.
> > I am a member of the cdrom group.
> > /dev/hdb has also been set to the cdrom group.
> >
> > I'll double check the module stuff tonight as my iBook is at home.
>
> I missed the beginning, but you are aware that there's no audio
> connection from the CD-ROM to the sound card?

Not aware of that. Why would Apple do such a thing?

Anyway, shouldn't I still be able to play the audio CD without this 
connection; I just wouldn't hear anything...

> you have to playback digitally. Install the xmms-audiocd plugin IIRC.

I'll try that tonight. Won't I still have problems reading the CD though?

Scott






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