Here, http://linux.dsplabs.com.au/lsof-grep-snd-how-to-free-a-linux-sound-device-p..., is a link to a web page that will tell you how to gain the resource back, but not how to remedy the problem in general. -- Michael S. Dunsavage -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

On Sunday 06 Jun 2010 17:25:23 Philipp Thomas wrote:

On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:05:25 -0400, "Michael S. Dunsavage"

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http://linux.dsplabs.com.au/lsof-grep-snd-how-to-free-a-linux-sound-device -p25/, is a link to a web page that will tell you how to gain the resource back, but not how to remedy the problem in general.

The solution is to setup dmix and in such a way that it's the default sound output device.

Once again: when more then one sound sourece wants to output a signal something needs to multiplex the signals so that they can be output in (seemingly) parallel. Some sound chips can do it in hardware, others need a software multiplexer. For ALSA, dmix is such a multiplexer.

Philipp

Can someone please explain where this inability of sound systems to handle more than on e sound at a time has come from because before all this PulseAudio stuff and the rest of the messing about i had sound working perfectly now it is so completely borked it is untrue and IF a BIG IF you are lucky enough to get it working again then dont dare even think of updating anything as it is gaurented to screw it again that instant.. Never mind all the excuses can we please have a working sound system back and make things like PulseAudio choices with a DIRE warning this WILL screw your sound system up it is things like this that are chasing users away from Linux can we stop the messing and start releasing when PROVEN SAFE and working not may or may not work Pete . hoping Novell get out of opensuse and we get back to the old ways it ALWAYS worked back then -- Powered by openSUSE 11.2 Milestone 2 (x86_64) Kernel: 2.6.30-rc6-git3-4- default KDE: 4.2.86 (KDE 4.2.86 (KDE 4.3 >= 20090514)) "release 1" 17:51 up 45 days 5:33, 3 users, load average: 0.66, 0.64, 0.66

Never mind all the excuses can we please have a working sound system back and make things like PulseAudio choices with a DIRE warning this WILL screw your sound system up

I don't know why you blame PulseAudio but saying that it will screw your sound setup is simply wrong. I know of enough systems, including my own at work, where pulseaudio works perfectly. Regarding the handling of bluetooth audio it is the only system that can handle my BT headset more or less flawlessly.

it is things like this that are chasing users away from Linux can we stop the messing and start releasing when PROVEN SAFE and working not may or may not work

This is random flaming around with no real proof. BTW, the KDE 3 sound solution Arts wasn't that flawless either!

hoping Novell get out of opensuse and we get back to the old ways it ALWAYS worked back then

And this is completely uncalled for and serves nothing else than making yourself a nice fool. Philipp -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

On Sunday 06 Jun 2010 22:58:34 Philipp Thomas wrote:

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Never mind all the excuses can we please have a working sound system back and make things like PulseAudio choices with a DIRE warning this WILL screw your sound system up

I don't know why you blame PulseAudio but saying that it will screw your sound setup is simply wrong. I know of enough systems, including my own at work, where pulseaudio works perfectly. Regarding the handling of bluetooth audio it is the only system that can handle my BT headset more or less flawlessly.

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it is things like this that are chasing users away from Linux can we stop the messing and start releasing when PROVEN SAFE and working not may or may not work

This is random flaming around with no real proof. BTW, the KDE 3 sound solution Arts wasn't that flawless either!

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hoping Novell get out of opensuse and we get back to the old ways it ALWAYS worked back then

And this is completely uncalled for and serves nothing else than making yourself a nice fool.

Philipp Here we go yet again i have hit a raw nerve so the easy answer slag him off in the hope he will shut up certain people are very good at that you hit a nerve and they start slating you off as some form of nutter well guess what i may just have been involved in Linux whilst some of you were still in junior grade 0.09a if memory serves ,

So lets have something sorted if i take off at you it is for a good reason because there is NEED for it . Who mentioned KDE3 i dont remember doing so , now whos trolling and just for your info never had a moments problem with sound in KDE3 it just worked i just got rid of ARTS completely problem solved . Hummm Bluetooth Oh that mobile phone data transfere system that i use to bugger up the local drug dealers phones for them ..:-) ..(I'll get rid of em yet) Have fun Pete . -- Powered by openSUSE 11.2 Milestone 2 (x86_64) Kernel: 2.6.30-rc6-git3-4- default KDE: 4.2.86 (KDE 4.2.86 (KDE 4.3 >= 20090514)) "release 1" 07:38 up 45 days 19:20, 3 users, load average: 0.02, 0.07, 0.03

El 06/06/10 15:47, Michael S. Dunsavage escribió:

I know I didn't start the thread, but as I am having the same issues here is mine:

**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices **** card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 0: ALC883 Analog [ALC883 Analog] Subdevices: 0/1 Subdevice #0: subdevice #0 card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 1: ALC883 Digital [ALC883 Digital] Subdevices: 1/1 Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

Ok, I personally use something like this, note that your taste may vary, start for 1. disabling pulseaudio 2. zypper install alsa-plugins-samplerate use the attcahed config file (copied from my actual version. but suitable for your setup) place it in /etc/asound.conf reboot. In KDE-->system preferences --> multimedia ,. give the first priority to the item called "mixed analog audio" . Enjoy. ps: in the config file you see a line defaults.pcm.rate_converter "samplerate" you might want to try with samplerate_medium or samplerate_best instead. choose the best for your hardware, your mileage may vary...

El 07/06/10 14:22, James Hatridge escribió:

#aplay -l

Here is the output:

aplay -l **** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices **** card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 0: ALC888 Analog [ALC888 Analog] Subdevices: 1/1 Subdevice #0: subdevice #0 card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 1: ALC888 Digital [ALC888 Digital] Subdevices: 1/1 Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

You can use the same file I attached in the previuos mail -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

You can try to place this .asoundrc in your $HOME: pcm.dmixer { type plug slave.pcm "dmix" hint { show on description "DMix: ALSA Software Mixer" } }

pcm.dmixout { # Just pass this on to the system dmix type plug slave { pcm "dmix" } }

After that you can reboot your System, and then you can choose in Systemsettings/Multimedia the dmix device as playback.

HTH Sascha

Sorry took a bit to respond, I work 23:00-07:00. I did a rpm -q and nothing came up. But I don't see a dmix in yast software management either. Do I need to install the package? -- Michael S. Dunsavage -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Hello, Am Montag 07 Juni 2010 15:42:34 wrote Vadym Krevs:

On 7 June 2010 12:26, Michael S. Dunsavage wrote:

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You can try to place this .asoundrc in your $HOME: pcm.dmixer { type plug slave.pcm "dmix" hint { show on description "DMix: ALSA Software Mixer" } }

pcm.dmixout { # Just pass this on to the system dmix type plug slave { pcm "dmix" } }

After that you can reboot your System, and then you can choose in Systemsettings/Multimedia the dmix device as playback.

HTH Sascha

Sorry took a bit to respond, I work 23:00-07:00. I did a rpm -q and nothing came up. But I don't see a dmix in yast software management either. Do I need to install the package?

There is no "dmix" rpm. Just create the asound conf file as described above and reboot. After that you start Systemsettings/Multimedia or Sound (IIRC). Then you can set "dmix" inside the Soundmodul. If you have Question, just post it. I hope it works... -- Sincerely yours

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