Re: Tuxracer doesn't work correctly when using ALSA
Hello
David Baron (<d_baron@012.net.il>) wrote:
> On Sunday 05 September 2004 01:06,
> debian-user-digest-request@lists.debian.org wrote:
>> Is anyone else having problems getting Tuxracer to work with ALSA?
>>
>> My problem: when using the ALSA drivers, Tuxracer loads, but I only
>> get a black screen. The mouse cursor is bigger than normal, so
>> switching to the right screen resolution seems to work. I can still
>> move the mouse cursor, but Tuxraver cannot be killed. ps says it is
>> in uninterruptable sleed (D). I can restart X using CTRL+ALT+DEL, log
>> in again, and restart Tuxracer. /This/ time it works.
>
> Mine does work. Together with the alsa (I am using 2.6 kernels), there
> is an OSS compatibility layer so check your documentation and setup.
The OSS compatibility layer is set up and works for other applications,
like xmms with the OSS output plugin.
> Tuxracer will not run if jack is running. It cannot connect through
> jack and jack busies up the alsa driver.
jack is not installed.
> Tuxracer does begin with a blank screen. It takes a few seconds before
> the main menu screen appears. A white mouse-arrow will appear on the
> blank screen if you move the mouse.
This is exactly what happens, only that the screen stays black.
best regards
Andreas Janssen
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