KDE and /dev/dsp

[briner]

> I've recently installed 2.3 on a Powerbook Wallstreet. It's working
> fine with 1 minor irritation. When I start KDE 9 times out of
> 10 I get a message about unable to open /dev/dsp. The file exists,
> although on my SuSE 8.1 box it's actually a link to /dev/dsp0.
> 
> I noticed the permissions on /dev/dsp are crw------- owned by
> me. Is that correct?

I've heard that the /dev/dsp change is ownership when you enter into
kde..... So only you will be able to play sound !!

On my box I get the same as you...and when I get a prob. with /dev/dsp
I do:
fuser /dev/dsp
and kill the process corresponding
It's working without any trouble !

briner
> 
> Also, are there any rumors/rumblings etc, about the next release
> of YDL? Rough estimate of when? Based on RedHat 8 perhaps? Where's
> the best source to apt-get updated packages?
> 
> Thanks 
> 
> Ken
> 
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