Re: Soundcard probs and total novice
On 2004-02-06, Steve penned:
> OK - I'm pretty much a complete novice - and need walking by the hand.
>
> I have an onboard soundcard that should conform to the ac97 module. I
> can insmod ac97, and the associated modules. Soundcore is also
> installed - but /dev/dsp is still not available (either doesn't exist
> or permission denied - it tends to vary).
>
> What the hell do I need to do to get the souncard working?
>
> To elimintate the obvious - everything is plugged in correctly - I
> have a dual boot system - and it all works with windows. OSS is fine -
> Alsa installed OK (AFAIKT) - so what next?
>
> I've searched (and searched =- and searched ... etc) the web for an
> answer - experienced Amiga user - if that helps - now I386.
>
>
> Pls - answers in plain English, thank you :o)
>
what group does `ls -l /dev/dsp` show, and is the user that's trying to
play sound in that group?
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monique
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