producer_thread not running

[David M <eseol@tiscali.co.uk>]

Hello All

I am current running an up to date version of unstable using 2.2.25 custom 
kernel and only recently when i start alsaplayer the following message 
appears  producer_thread not running. Alsaplayer stops responding and within 
a minute all progs shut down and the kdm login screen appears.  Any 
suggestions as to correct this will be appreciated.

Thanks 

Dave