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diff --git a/doc/faq/sound.docbook b/doc/faq/sound.docbook deleted file mode 100644 index feaaf6651..000000000 --- a/doc/faq/sound.docbook +++ /dev/null @@ -1,53 +0,0 @@ -<chapter id="sound"> -<title>Troubleshooting sound problems</title> - -<para>&tde; uses the &arts; sound system which is complex and powerful, -making it difficult for some users to troubleshoot when things go -wrong. Here are some tips to help you diagnose what it's doing when your -sound misbehaves :</para> - -<qandaset> -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How can I troubleshoot sound related problems in &tde;?</para> -</question> - -<answer><para> To check that sound is working independently of &arts;, make -sure that <command>artsd</command> isn't running and then try playing sound -through <application>XMMS</application> or another multimedia application -that isn't a part of &tde;. If that application doesn't play sound, then -your general sound setup is probably broken and it's not a &tde; -problem.</para> - -<para>Try playing sound with -<userinput><command>artsplay</command><option><replaceable> -/path/to/some/soundfile</replaceable></option></userinput>. Try various -formats, ogg, mp3 and wav. Any error messages there might be useful in -pointing you in the right direction.</para> - -<para>Try setting the &arts; output method to <acronym>OSS</acronym>. In the -&kcontrolcenter; go to <menuchoice><guimenu>Sound & Multimedia</guimenu> -<guimenuitem>Sound System</guimenuitem></menuchoice>. On the -<guilabel>Hardware</guilabel> tab, under <guilabel>Select the audio -device</guilabel> choose <guilabel>Open Sound System</guilabel>. If you are -running <acronym>alsa</acronym> this will use the <acronym>OSS</acronym> -emulation, which may give better or worse results.</para> - -<para>Running <userinput><command>artsd</command><option> -l -0</option></userinput> from a terminal will give you a lot of debug output, -some of which might help you to diagnose the problem. Trying this in -conjunction with using <command>artsplay</command> in a second terminal can give a wealth of information. If an <application>artsd</application> instance is already running, exit it with <userinput><command>artsshell -</command><parameter>terminate</parameter></userinput></para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> -<qandaentry> -<question><para> -I've updated to the latest version of &tde; keeping my previous configuration and my system sounds don't work anymore!</para></question> -<answer><para> -Assuming you've installed &arts; correctly and you still have the codecs installed your previous &tde; installation needed, possibly there is a problem with your <filename>knotifyrc</filename>. To confirm this, try temporarily -renaming the file. A new one will be created when starting &tde;. -</para></answer> -</qandaentry> - -</qandaset> -</chapter> |