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Cant play sound on linux

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by /usr/denied/, Mar 18, 2006.

  1. /usr/denied/ Newcomer, in training

    im using a c-media 8738 sound card, im trying to play sound but it wont do it, tried testing the sound and nothing worked! Help please
    /usr/denied/, Mar 18, 2006
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  2. fgaliegue Newcomer, in training Posts: 54

    OK, first: which distribution? Then: is the module inserted? (do /sbin/lsmod|grep cmipci) Do you use OSS or ALSA?

    After this: do you use KDE or Gnome as a DE? It will have an influence on which sound server is in use (respectively arts or esound). What program are you trying to play sound with? Are you sure it uses an output plugin compatible with your current sound server?
    fgaliegue, Mar 19, 2006
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