Re: Cannot Open /dev/dsp device
To quote Aaron Maxwell <amaxwell@phy.ucsf.edu>,
# > If some other program is using /dev/dsp, you'll also get that error.
# >
# > Check to see if 'esd' is running, it'll snatch up /dev/dsp. I know
there
# > are ways to make it release it every so often, but I can't remember
how.
#
# esd is not running, I'm certain. I don't have any apps running that
# might grab dsp that I'm aware off.
#
# btw, I'm running sawfish with kde, mixed woody and potato.
Well, I know you've probably already checked, but in the interests of
thoroughness ;): is "arts" running? It's the KDE sound server.
I apologize if you've already checked - I can't help it :)
Dave
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