Q: mp3 wav / sound

[Michael Steiner <steiner@msteiner.co.at>]

Hi to all!

I can't play .wav or .mp3 files on my system.
I can play cdroms.
cdparanoia seems to work and encodes cdrom-tracks to .wav files, but
when I try to play them no sound at all (splay, mpg123 ...)

I have a Creative VibraX card installed.

Question:

1. Is the VibraX card the problem ?
2. What HW is needed ?
3. What resources are needed to play mp3 or wav files ?
4. What modules do I need ?

I looked back this list till February, but couldn't find no information.
I'm ready to buy a new soundcard etc. if necessary.
Installed is here potato with kernel 2.2.17prexxx

Please give me some hints where to look/read or your experience.

Best regards
Michael

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Michael Steiner, Minorgasse 35, A-1140 Vienna, Austria