xmms definitely did something to fix the errors encountered by mpg123. I will try again after I fix the xfree86 problems.... > This sounds like some modules aren't being installed for your sound card. -- Linux 2.4.18 up 4:49, 0 users, load average: 1.00, 1.00, 1.00 Join us in news://news.hkpcug.org and http://www.linux-sxs.org