> 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. A