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Old 01-19-2008, 06:54 AM
asmo
 
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Default Re: Running mPlayer as User

On Fri, 06 May 2005 08:41:49 +1000, Klang Klangers wrote:

> Collegues
>
> Running AGNULA which is a debian based
> system.
>
> Installed mplayer.
>
> When I run it as a user from an xterm I hear
> the audio but see no picture.
>
> Runs OK as root but this is not a good idea.
>
> Any tips please.
>
> Thanks in advance.


Add ur user in /etc/group:
video:x:44:ur_user
Itsnt very secure so gonna see 'man addgroup, groups,..'
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