Sound output across the network possibility

[Stewart Williams]

Stewart Williams wrote:
> Sorry if this has been asked before, but I thought someone may know 
> the exact answer quickly.
>
> Computer A = Fedora 8
> Computer B = Fedora 8
>
> On Computer A I have headphones connected to my speaker jack and is 
> where I listen to my music. However, I store also music on Computer B 
> and have no speakers connected to the soundcard.
>
> What I want to know is, is it possible to say double click on an mp3 
> file on Computer B and have it output the sound through my network to 
> the headphones connected on Computer A's soundcard?
>
> And also (not essential) is this also possible if Computer A is 
> running Windows?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I think PulseAudio will do the 
trick for a software-based solution. Failing that, I will opt for the 
cable method - line-out to line-in.