Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.1

Chapter 38. Audio Utilities

XMMS-1.2.10

Introduction to XMMS

XMMS is an audio player for the X Window System.

Package Information

XMMS Dependencies

Required

GTK+-1.2.10

Optional

ALSA-1.0.9, EsounD-0.2.35, libogg-1.1.2, libvorbis-1.1.1 and libmikmod-3.1.11

Installation of XMMS

Install XMMS by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr &&
make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user: 

make install

Configuring XMMS

Config Files

~/.xmms/config

Configuration Information

When you start xmms for the first time, you can configure it with CTRL+P. Note that you can extend XMMS' functionality with plugins and skins. You can find these at http://xmms.org.

Contents

Installed Programs: xmms, xmms-config, and wmxmms
Installed Libraries: libxmms.[so,a] and numerous input, output, effects, and general plugins
Installed Directories: /usr/include/xmms, /usr/lib/xmms, and /usr/share/xmms

Short Descriptions

xmms

(an acronym for X MultiMedia System) is a program comparable in function with WinAMP. Its main function is playing audio files like WAV and MP3. It can be extended with plugins to play a number of other audio or video formats. Its look can be customized with WinAMP style skins.

xmms-config

is used by other programs which need to link with xmms to retrieve the library and include paths.

wmxmms

is a dock applet for the Window Maker window manager. From the applet you can start and control xmms.

libxmms.[so,a]

contains graphics and playback functions used by xmms. These functions can also be utilized by other packages.

Last updated on 2005-08-01 13:29:19 -0600