sloppyslacker Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I see a few solutions being mentioned around the web. Would like to try the right one. Any ideas?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hi SLSlacker . . . could you link us to some of them ? It is hard to judge if we do not know what the choices are ;) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 (edited) Hi Bruno,To start with, this ---> artsdsp /usr/bin/firefox <---- works. The sound lags behind the video so it doesn't work well but is usable. I don't know why, but it works.A lot of the threads suggest printing lsmod to see if the oss drivers are being loaded. bash-3.00$ lsmodModule Size Used by Not taintedsnd-seq 35056 0 (autoclean)snd-seq-device 3812 0 (autoclean) [snd-seq]snd-pcm-oss 36736 0 (unused)snd-mixer-oss 12376 1 [snd-pcm-oss]usb-storage 62432 0 (unused)i810_rng 2528 0 (unused)uhci 24284 0 (unused)usbcore 59148 1 [usb-storage uhci]snd-intel8x0 18304 1snd-ac97-codec 58556 0 [snd-intel8x0]snd-pcm 54344 0 [snd-pcm-oss snd-intel8x0 snd-ac97-codec]snd-timer 13764 0 [snd-seq snd-pcm]snd 32772 0 [snd-seq snd-seq-device snd-pcm-oss snd-mixer-oss snd-intel8x0 snd-ac97-codec snd-pcm s nd-timer]soundcore 3396 4 [snd]snd-page-alloc 4712 0 [snd-seq snd-seq-device snd-mixer-oss snd-intel8x0 snd-pcm snd-timer snd]eepro100 18836 1mii 2272 0 [eepro100]pcmcia_core 39172 0ide-scsi 9392 0agpgart 45508 0 (unused) Sure looks like they are.Others suggest going into kde control center >>> sound and multimedia >>>> sound system and set auto suspend to 2 seconds. This did not work and I'm not sure what it means to do so.All three of the above are listed here. I recommend going to the KDE Control Centre and disabling the KDE sound server. Then you won't have to use artsdsp to route Firefox's audio through arts, and you'll be able to use ALSA (much faster) instead.This comes from a thread that uses the artsdsp solution also. This guy seems to think that disabling KDE sound is a good idea. He also mentions using ALSA instead of arts but I think I read somewhere that Flash uses oss by default. I'm so confused.He also seems to think that >>> aoss firefox <<< would work. Bottom post.The post below deals with some of the same proposed solutions in more depth. They go to the extreme of killing the sound system in KDE and killing all instances of artsd.There is also mention of modprobe snd-pcm-ossLike I said, the >>> artsdsp /usr/bin/firefox <<< works for me. I could just edit the shortcut. Is there a better way, though?Thanks again. Edited August 9, 2006 by sloppyslacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 (edited) There is also this from the KDE help center. If you often use non-aRts aware applications, and you have a soundcard that supports it, try setting aRts to use a different device than /dev/dsp. This way, other applications will be able to use the default device, while aRts is still running, without giving any error messages.Not sure how to do this or how to figure out if my sound card (onboard) supports it. Edited August 9, 2006 by sloppyslacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 This guy seems to think that disabling KDE sound is a good idea. He also mentions using ALSA instead of arts but I think I read somewhere that Flash uses oss by default. I'm so confused.Well, basically this is not a bad idea . . . . it only disables "aRts" . . and aRts is only used for the systemsounds. Once you have it disabled you can make your computer use alsa for the systemsounds ( I can explain you how ) . . . But you first have to make sure that disabling aRts does solve the flash-sound issue. Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Alas, it doesn't work. 'Course, I'm the type that doesn't use system sounds much. I have a nasty habit of turning them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm sorry it does not work . . . . . . . . ( me too I have no time for systemsounds, I find them annoying ) Like I said, the >>> artsdsp /usr/bin/firefox <<< works for me. I could just edit the shortcut.Well if that does the trick just edit the shortcut and it will use the "artsdsp /usr/bin/firefox" every time you start FFB) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 (edited) Got a chance to do some surfing today and found that using >>>artsdsp /usr/bin/firefox<<< makes for an unstable firefox with lots o'crashes.How about this:Deleted code.From here.Okay. Nevermind that one. Just thought to check and there is no asound.conf in Slackware.I'll keep reading the other solutions in there. Edited August 10, 2006 by sloppyslacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Hi SLSlackerDid we check the /dev/dsp permissions already ?? Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hi Bruno,I think I did this right. Me and the command line still need a lot of practice. bash-3.00$ ls -al /dev/dsplrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 2006-08-03 18:38 /dev/dsp -> dsp0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I think I did this right. Me and the command line still need a lot of practice. Hi Slacker . . . bravo . . . that is indeed the command to show me that output . . . . :thumbsup:Still, to get a more complete view try these:$ ls -l /dev | egrep -i dsp\|sound$ ls -l /dev | egrep -i dsp\|mixer$ cat /etc/group Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Here ya go. bash-3.00$ ls -l /dev | egrep -i dsp\|soundlrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 2006-08-03 18:38 adsp -> adsp0crw-rw--w- 1 root sys 14, 12 2003-08-29 03:47 adsp0crw-rw--w- 1 root sys 14, 28 2003-08-29 03:47 adsp1crw-rw--w- 1 root sys 14, 44 2003-08-29 03:47 adsp2crw-rw--w- 1 root sys 14, 60 2003-08-29 03:47 adsp3lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 2006-08-03 18:38 dsp -> dsp0crw-rw--w- 1 root audio 14, 3 2003-08-29 03:47 dsp0crw-rw--w- 1 root audio 14, 19 2003-08-29 03:47 dsp1crw-rw--w- 1 root audio 14, 35 2003-08-29 03:47 dsp2crw-rw--w- 1 root audio 14, 51 2003-08-29 03:47 dsp3 bash-3.00$ ls -l /dev | egrep -i dsp\|mixerlrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 2006-08-03 18:38 adsp -> adsp0crw-rw--w- 1 root sys 14, 12 2003-08-29 03:47 adsp0crw-rw--w- 1 root sys 14, 28 2003-08-29 03:47 adsp1crw-rw--w- 1 root sys 14, 44 2003-08-29 03:47 adsp2crw-rw--w- 1 root sys 14, 60 2003-08-29 03:47 adsp3crw-rw-rw- 1 root sys 14, 11 2003-08-29 03:47 amixer0crw-rw-rw- 1 root sys 14, 27 2003-08-29 03:47 amixer1crw-rw-rw- 1 root sys 14, 43 2003-08-29 03:47 amixer2crw-rw-rw- 1 root sys 14, 59 2003-08-29 03:47 amixer3lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 2006-08-03 18:38 dsp -> dsp0crw-rw--w- 1 root audio 14, 3 2003-08-29 03:47 dsp0crw-rw--w- 1 root audio 14, 19 2003-08-29 03:47 dsp1crw-rw--w- 1 root audio 14, 35 2003-08-29 03:47 dsp2crw-rw--w- 1 root audio 14, 51 2003-08-29 03:47 dsp3lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 6 2006-08-03 18:38 mixer -> mixer0crw-rw-rw- 1 root audio 14, 0 2003-08-29 03:47 mixer0crw-rw-rw- 1 root audio 14, 16 2003-08-29 03:47 mixer1crw-rw-rw- 1 root audio 14, 32 2003-08-29 03:47 mixer2crw-rw-rw- 1 root audio 14, 48 2003-08-29 03:47 mixer3crw-r--r-- 1 root root 13, 0 1997-04-29 19:04 pcmixer bash-3.00$ cat /etc/grouproot::0:rootbin::1:root,bin,daemondaemon::2:root,bin,daemonsys::3:root,bin,admadm::4:root,adm,daemontty::5:disk::6:root,admlp::7:lpmem::8:kmem::9:wheel::10:rootfloppy::11:rootmail::12:mailnews::13:newsuucp::14:uucpman::15:audio::17:video::18:cdrom::19:games::20:slocate::21:utmp::22:smmsp::25:smmspmysql::27:rpc::32:sshd::33:sshdgdm::42:shadow::43:ftp::50:pop::90:popscanner::93:nobody::98:nobodynogroup::99:users::100:console::101: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hi SLSlackerOn first sight the output looks okay . . . but 'cause I am not home at the moment ( babysitting my granddaughter ) I am unable to check/compare the info you posted right now. I will be back at my own computer in a few hours and will then post again. Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Certainly not a problem. I have to hit the hay anyway. Night worker.Really appreciate all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hi SLSlackerBack on basecamp . . . . . . . . I checked the output, indeed the permissions look okay . . . but there is one last thing you can try:Open up the /etc/group file in and editor ( as root ) and add your username ( login name ) to the audio group . . . so that line looks like: audio::17:bruno ( just replace the "bruno" with your username )I don't think a reboot is actually needed . . . but it won't hurt either . . . . after that try if the flashplayer does give sound. ( crossing fingers ) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 (edited) You Sir, are remarkable! Have gone through several videos from YouTube and Google without a crash and without using artsdsp /usr/bin/firefox. Including this one.As easy as adding myself to the audio group... who would've thunk? Well, except you, that is. :thumbsup:Thank you, very much. Edited August 11, 2006 by sloppyslacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 HURRRAY !! Congrats SLacker . . . . glad we found an easy way around the problem ! ( If you like to know more, here is a Tip about the groups command ) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloppyslacker Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 glad we found an easy way around the problem !I like your liberal use of the work "we". I do have one question, though. What use is the "nobody" group if nobody belongs to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I like your liberal use of the work "we". . . . I do have one question, though. What use is the "nobody" group if nobody belongs to it?LOL . . . and what about the "nogroup" group ?? I don't know who came up with these names but it must indeed have been a pretty wacky guy . . . Anyway, all I can additionally tell you is that the groups with a GID ( group ID number ) of below 100 ( in Mandrake below 500 ) are "system accounts" all groups above 100 are for user accounts. If my memory is correct there is "slocate" ( a command to search files on your harddisk ) that belongs to the "nobody" group . . . . or has to be added if the command does not work . . . Permissions, groups, users . . . it's a complicated system but it does keep a multi-user OS like Linux pretty safe Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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