playing CD using xmms
Forum: Multimedia
Topic: playing CD using xmms
started by: darkdragoon
Posted by darkdragoon on Oct. 19 2004,07:54
Hi there, A noob here, totally new to Linux... 
I have done the searching but I still dun have a clue how to play CD/VCD on xmmsSome simple procedure would be appreciated.
Posted by jls legalize on Oct. 19 2004,10:09
right click on the desktop, apps, sound, xmms, xmms play cd
Posted by darkdragoon on Oct. 19 2004,11:05
Tried that. Play files box pop up and then what should I do?There is a Selection where I typed <cdrom/> but nothing happens.???
Posted by cbagger01 on Oct. 19 2004,16:15
First, boot up DSL by using the "dsl toram" boot command and then try:/dev/cdrom
/dev/sdc0
/dev/sdc1
for audio CD devices.
Posted by jls legalize on Oct. 19 2004,19:45
in order to listen to audio cd there must be a cable connecting the sound card and the cdrom
Posted by darkdragoon on Oct. 20 2004,00:15
| Quote (cbagger01 @ Oct. 20 2004,00:15) |
| First, boot up DSL by using the "dsl toram" boot command and then try: /dev/cdrom /dev/sdc0 /dev/sdc1 for audio CD devices. |
Thanks for the input. Let me try it here.
Since I had DSL embedded on my HD, I would boot up DSL normally.
Then I should run xterminal, by typing in
dsl toram
follow by..
/dev/cdrom
/dev/sdc0
/dev/sdc1
for audio CD devices.
I hope Im getting this right.
Sorry for such naive question, I'm really new to Linux and I would love to master the programe eventually.
Thank you all..
BTW I've read something about mounting devices...is that one of the reasons?
Posted by cbagger01 on Oct. 20 2004,02:38
You don't need to "mount" an audio CD to play music.In fact, you shouldn't try to mount it and I don't think that you can listen to music while the cdrom device is being used for other purposes.
You should try those device names (one at a time) in your xmms setup under the definition for your cdrom device.
You could also try symlinking them to the "/dev/cdrom" filename if you do not have anthing defined as your "/dev/cdrom".
Posted by cbagger01 on Oct. 20 2004,02:55
Also, the cdrom location may change due to the "toram" option.Try /cdrom2
instead of /cdrom
It might work.
Posted by darkdragoon on Oct. 20 2004,03:50
Thanks and will give it a go later.cheers!!
Posted by darkdragoon on Oct. 21 2004,02:32
| Quote (darkdragoon @ Oct. 20 2004,08:15) | ||
Thanks for the input. Let me try it here. Since I had DSL embedded on my HD, I would boot up DSL normally. Then I should run xterminal, by typing in dsl toram follow by.. /dev/cdrom /dev/sdc0 /dev/sdc1 for audio CD devices. I hope Im getting this right. Sorry for such naive question, I'm really new to Linux and I would love to master the programe eventually. Thank you all.. BTW I've read something about mounting devices...is that one of the reasons? |
Its a no go for me last nite.
what does it mean boot up DSL by using the "dsl toram" command.
Do I type in the command before, or after boot up my DSL on xterminal?
Posted by cbagger01 on Oct. 21 2004,22:06
You should type in "dsl toram" (without the quotes) and press enter when you get the initial DSL boot screen (Press F2 for options message).
Posted by somerville32@hotmail.com on Oct. 21 2004,23:48
Cbagger01, he has an HD install.No need to do those boot commands. Mount your cd-rom drive and play the music as if you would play it off your hard drive. IF you need help mounting your cd-rom drive, just ask. Try using the auto-mounter that is docked (by defualt ) on the right of your screen. I'll give more detailed help if you need it.
Posted by Joat_Mone on Oct. 26 2004,02:28
I was having problems with that too. What I ended up doing was opening up XMMS. Not mounting the CD (Linux wont recogonize it), and right clicking on XMMS and "play directory" When the dialogue box opens I selected "cdrom", and everything played.
Posted by ico2 on Nov. 10 2004,14:12
if the worst comes to the worst, plug your speakers straight into the port on the front of the cd drive