Re: Change the server sound to alsa un testing

["S. Massy" <lists@wolfdream.ca>]

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 06:14:19PM +0000, admin wrote:
> Hi there,
> 
> Somebody know how to change the sound server from pulse to alsa in
> speech dispatcher? I need run speakup and orca, but I can not run it
> simultaniously; only can be executed one, speakup or orca, and I
> need that the two been executed; I sent a message to this list, and
> Daniel answered that possibly changing to alsa, can solve the
> problem.
> 
> I am using Debian Testing, If need more information, please tell me.
You'll want the following line in speechd.conf:
AudioOutputMethod "alsa"

Note, however, that you will need to disable pulse completely or tweak
your asoundrc; otherwise, pulse will block the device and you'll lose
speech output completely!

Cheers,
S.M.