On 12/29/2010 11:18 PM, Michael Schwendt wrote: > On Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:33:05 +0200, Johan wrote: > >> Good day, >> >> When tested xmms on mp3, I was logged in as root. >> >> As user it complains .. >> >> [johan@johan ~]$ xmms >> Message: device: default >> >> ** WARNING **: Failed to open font: "-adobe-helvetica-bold-r-*-*-10-*". >> >> ** WARNING **: oss_open(): Failed to open audio device (/dev/dsp): No >> such file or directory >> >> As root it plays but.. >> >> [root@johan ~]# xmms >> Message: device: default >> >> ** WARNING **: Failed to open font: "-adobe-helvetica-bold-r-*-*-10-*". >> >> ****** Well there is no such file as /dev/dsp ********** on my system >> >> >> Kindly some pointers please. > Is this with a fresh user account, where no old configuration files > are still being used? Or perhaps xmms still looks for OSS by default? > > Try to delete your old configuration. Or reconfigure XMMS to use a different > output plugin, such as one for ALSA or Pulse Audio (package "xmms-pulse"). > > Alternatively, consider switching to a new [actively maintained] audio > player. Try "yum search xmms" to find related packages. Hi Mchael, This system was installed - clean - from dvd on 28-12-2010. I use my laptop like my car. Drive it - stick to the rules - not messing with things I do not know about. When beyond me I ask for advice. Your positive input is appreciated. Before I try anything is your advice still standing since this is new install? Await your comment Thanks. Johan -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
