On Sat, 2006-03-04 at 11:33 +0530, sujit sugathan wrote: > > hello everyone , > i have tried to install xmms in my system through various ways but > still there is no sound coming.Moreover the filescannot be > selected.the arent any problems with the gui.But i think some extra > packages need to be installed.My soundcard is working properly.Anyone > please help me. Have you installed xmms-mp3 ? xmms-mp3 is needed to play mp3. You may need to click : xmms> options> preferences and enable your plugin. Also if you use alsa make sure its configured. If pcm is your mixer device make certain its not muted ( check volume control) --gary