On Mon, 2006-10-02 at 10:20 -0700, Bob wrote: > > Lee Revell wrote: > > On Mon, 2006-10-02 at 14:00 +0300, Martin Ivanov wrote: > >> Hello! > >> I am running Slackware Linux 10.2 with kernel 2.4.31 > >> My question is as follows: > >> When I listen to music for example in xine or any other player, no other sound application is able to run, for example if I am listening to music and someone try to call me in skype, he can not do that. I have noticed that at X shoutdown alsa complains about being unable to open slave. > >> In windows one can play several sound applications simultaneously. I do not believe it is impossible in Slackware. > >> I would be thankful if you suggest me some solution. > >> I thank you in advance. > >> > > > > Your ALSA version is probably too old. This should work by default in > > ALSA 1.0.9 or later. > > I _thought_ I'd asked the same question in regard to my newly installed > soundcard and was told about all the different programs which don't play > nicely with ALSA. However, I am running ALSA 1.0.9b and I WAS getting > multiple input via my cheap builtin motherboard soundcard. But, with the > new card (maudio audiophile 2496) I get only one application at a time. > Just like the OP on this thread. > > I think there is a minor config issue, but damned if I can figure out what. You need a newer version than 1.0.9b to get automatic mixing with that card. Lee ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys -- and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list Alsa-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user
