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Derango
08-24-2001, 10:18 AM
I just got a laptop, and I'm trying to play some mp3 files. Unfortunetly, it skips too much to listen to.

I tried several different options and mp3 decoders...but still nothing. The laptop is a Compaq Persario 1621 (k6-2 233mhz 32mb ram) playing through the command line (although Xmms dosent work either)
I'm running a very minimal install of slack (basicly, theres no other services running in the background besides what I need.

Any ideas?

[ 24 August 2001: Message edited by: Derango ]
spickus
08-24-2001, 11:06 AM
Seems like I had to run the MP3 player SUID root to prevent that on my laptop.
Derango
08-24-2001, 11:21 AM
Originally posted by spickus:
<STRONG>Seems like I had to run the MP3 player SUID root to prevent that on my laptop.</STRONG>

Hmm..I think I tried running it as root. It didn't help.
carlywarly
08-24-2001, 11:36 AM
where are the MP3s? On the hard drive, or a CD?
Derango
08-24-2001, 11:39 AM
Originally posted by carlywarly:
<STRONG>where are the MP3s? On the hard drive, or a CD?</STRONG>

The local Hard drive. I also tried streaming them over the network
bdg1983
08-24-2001, 03:52 PM
Does it still happen when your not out jogging?

Sorry... It's Friday.

Why do I always forget the damn 'r' in you?

[ 24 August 2001: Message edited by: mdwatts the 3rd ]
Derango
08-24-2001, 03:54 PM
Originally posted by mdwatts the 3rd:
<STRONG>Does it still happen when you not out jogging?

Sorry... It's Friday.</STRONG>

heh, I don't normaly jog with my laptop ;)

And if I did, it would loose power in about 5 minutes...the battery is shot.
bdg1983
08-24-2001, 04:45 PM
I guess I should try to help now.

These are the Google search results (http://www.google.com/linux?site=search&restrict=linux&hl=en&lr=lang_en&safe=off&q=mp3+skipping&btnG=Google+Search). I did see a few suggestions on a couple I read.

Hope it does help.
Derango
08-24-2001, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by mdwatts the 3rd:
<STRONG>I guess I should try to help now.

These are the Google search results (http://www.google.com/linux?site=search&restrict=linux&hl=en&lr=lang_en&safe=off&q=mp3+skipping&btnG=Google+Search). I did see a few suggestions on a couple I read.

Hope it does help.</STRONG>

I did a google search...but not those exact terms...I'll take a look at that when I get home. I think it might have somthing to do with my 32MB of ram....