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Re: [SLUG] I told you I was dangerous around Linux!!!


This one time, at band camp, Mick Boda wrote:
>The only other thing is that my sound isn't working which isn't
>surprising,as it's an intergrated AC97 sound card.
>
>device /dev/dsp can't be opened (permission denied)

On Debian, as root type:

adduser mick audio

(assuming your username is mick)

and you will be added to the audio group.  Then when you next log in, you'll
be able to use the soundcard.

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