Why oh why XMMS?

[John Nichel]

Mac wrote:
> Yes I did notice that a .wav file was placed in my
> /home directory.  I've looked at the program and all
> of the options/preferences and find no place that
> indicates a conversion of mp3 to wav.  Is there some
> command line thingy that I should use?  As you can
> tell I'm very new to Linux [been a DOS person since
> mid 1970's].
> 
> Mac

Go to Options -> Preferences on XMMS.  Under the 'Audio I/O' tab, you'll 
see a drop down for 'Output Plugin' and select the OSS Driver...click 
Apply.  If you don't have the OSS Driver (or another Mp3 plugin?), 
you'll need to install one.

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John C. Nichel
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