Totem could not start up

Which Ubuntu release (Breezy/5.10, Dapper/6.06.1, or Edgy/6.10) are you using? (You can check with ``lsb_release -r'' in a Terminal.)

Please check what the default audiosink is configured as (you can check with ``gstreamer-properties'' in a Terminal). If it's set to EsounD or ESD, please select ALSA from the drop-down menu.

Hi Thanks for the Reply it is Ubuntu 6.06. What you have said is way
over my head I will have to see if I can get my son to look at it as he
was the one that got me to use ubuntu. I am only a novice and I have
realised to use Ubuntu you have to be computer literate which I am not.

Thanks for the info it is appreciated.

Thanks
Lorraine

On Mon, 2006-11-13 at 06:41 +0000, Daniel T Chen wrote:
> Support request #2437 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2437
>
> Comment:
> Which Ubuntu release (Breezy/5.10, Dapper/6.06.1, or Edgy/6.10) are you using? (You can check with ``lsb_release -r'' in a Terminal.)
>
> Please check what the default audiosink is configured as (you can check with ``gstreamer-properties'' in a Terminal). If it's set to EsounD or ESD, please select ALSA from the drop-down menu.

There are two courses of action, the first of which is described above. The second is to ensure that the following checkbox is ticked: System> Preferences> Sound> Enable software sound mixing .

Have been able to check your second course of action and the checkbox is
ticked for ESD.

On Mon, 2006-11-13 at 07:10 +0000, Daniel T Chen wrote:
> Support request #2437 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2437
>
> Comment:
> There are two courses of action, the first of which is described above. The second is to ensure that the following checkbox is ticked: System> Preferences> Sound> Enable software sound mixing .

I have surprised myself but followed your instructions, found the
terminal and put in the request it is set at ALSA - Advanced Linux sound
Architecht I pressed the test button and it came up "could not open
resource for writing.

Both courses of action I have completed without it fixing the problem.
Is there any other solution I can try.

Regards
Lorraine

On Mon, 2006-11-13 at 07:10 +0000, Daniel T Chen wrote:
> Support request #2437 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2437
>
> Comment:
> There are two courses of action, the first of which is described above. The second is to ensure that the following checkbox is ticked: System> Preferences> Sound> Enable software sound mixing .

Hi Daniel

This is what came up in the terminal screen:\

or: No such device
ALSA lib conf.c:3962:(snd_config_expand) Evaluate error: No such device
ALSA lib pcm.c:2102:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM default
gstreamer-properties-Message: Error running pipeline 'Autodetect': Could
not establish connection to sound server [esdsink.c(252):
gst_esdsink_open (): /actual-sink:
can't open connection to esound server]
gstreamer-properties-Message: Error running pipeline 'ALSA - Advanced
Linux Sound Architecture': Could not open resource for writing.
[gstalsasink.c(833): gst_alsasink_open (): /pipeline3/alsasink7:
Playback open error: No such device]
gstreamer-properties-Message: Error running pipeline 'ALSA - Advanced
Linux Sound Architecture': Could not open resource for writing.
[gstalsasink.c(833): gst_alsasink_open (): /pipeline4/alsasink8:
Playback open error: No such device]
gstreamer-properties-Message: Error running pipeline 'ALSA - Advanced
Linux Sound Architecture': Could not open resource for writing.
[gstalsasink.c(833): gst_alsasink_open (): /pipeline5/alsasink9:
Playback open error: No such device]
gstreamer-properties-Message: Error running pipeline 'ALSA - Advanced
Linux Sound Architecture': Could not open resource for writing.
[gstalsasink.c(833): gst_alsasink_open (): /pipeline6/alsasink10:
Playback open error: No such device]
lorry@lorry-desktop:~$

On Mon, 2006-11-13 at 07:10 +0000, Daniel T Chen wrote:
> Support request #2437 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2437
>
> Comment:
> There are two courses of action, the first of which is described above. The second is to ensure that the following checkbox is ticked: System> Preferences> Sound> Enable software sound mixing .

A couple questions, then:

1) Has sound ever been audible in this Ubuntu install?
2) What make & model is the computer?

Once the install was completed I did have sound it was hit and miss. I
tried a mp3 file after I downloaded a few applications and it was
working and I even had the squirly screen playing to the music. When
next I tried to play a file it didn't work. It worked twice only.

My computer was upgraded a few months ago, and has run xp professional
with no problems with video, sound etc, up until the weekend it has also
got a dvd burner. It was my son that convinced me to take of xp and
give Ubuntu a go.

I kinda wish now I wouldn't have as I have had so many problems, I have
been able to resolve most of them but the sound is the one that has got
me. I am still trying there isn't a website I haven't read regarding
Ubuntu, but I have noticed that my problem is also quite common and has
come up on a few Abuntu sites.

Cheers
Lorry

On Mon, 2006-11-13 at 08:40 +0000, Daniel T Chen wrote:
> Support request #2437 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2437
>
> Comment:
> A couple questions, then:
>
> 1) Has sound ever been audible in this Ubuntu install?
> 2) What make & model is the computer?

Do you know what make & model the computer is?

No where do I go in Abuntu to find that, the Tower says Delta.

On Mon, 2006-11-13 at 09:19 +0000, Daniel T Chen wrote:
> Support request #2437 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2437
>
> Comment:
> Do you know what make & model the computer is?

In System> Administration> Device Manager, is there information on your Processor and Audio Controller?

You may want to check which sound card is defaulted. (System > Preferences > Sound, under Default Sound Card) If there is more than one, you may wish to try the others out.

Thanks for you help, I have reinstalled the Ubuntu CD and all is working
perfectly.

Thanks
Lorry

On Tue, 2006-11-14 at 20:02 +0000, Odn2se wrote:
> Support request #2437 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2437
>
> Comment:
> You may want to check which sound card is defaulted. (System > Preferences > Sound, under Default Sound Card) If there is more than one, you may wish to try the others out.

Reinstalled the Ubuntu CD and all is working well.
Thanks