Beyond Linux® From Scratch - Version 6.3

Chapter 36. Audio Utilities

XMMS-1.2.10

Introduction to XMMS

XMMS is an audio player for the X Window System.

Package Information

Additional Downloads

XMMS Dependencies

Required

GTK+-1.2.10

Optional

ALSA-1.0.13, EsounD-0.2.37, libvorbis-1.2.0 and libmikmod-3.1.11

User Notes: http://wiki.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/wiki/XMMS

Installation of XMMS

Install XMMS by running the following commands: 

patch -Np1 -i ../xmms-1.2.10-gcc4-1.patch &&
./configure --prefix=/usr &&
make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user: 

make install &&
install -v -m755 -d /usr/share/doc/xmms-1.2.10 &&
install -v -m644 FAQ README /usr/share/doc/xmms-1.2.10

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, /usr/share/xmms and /usr/share/doc/xmms-1.2.10

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 2007-07-14 18:27:07 -0500