Mike
McBride
21/10/2000
1.00.00
KDE
KControl
sound server
sound
aRts

# Soundserver

This panel is used to configure the settings for the aRts sound server (the KDE sound server).

The top option, labeled "Start aRts soundserver on KDE startup", enables (or disables) the aRts sound server.

The aRts soundserver must be started when KDE is started in order to function correctly. You cannot run the aRts soundserver once KDE is started.

The rest of the panel consists of 5 options for the aRts soundserver.

Enable network transparency

  If this option is enabled, then sound requests from the network will be honored by the sound server. If this option is disabled, the sound server will only honor requests from the local computer.

Exchange security and reference info over X11

  If you have enabled network transparency, this option will allow the exchange of security and reference information. If in doubt, and you have enabled network transparency, this option should be checked.

Run soundserver with realtime priority

  Enabling this option will give the soundserver priority over other applications, which will help alleviate any problems delivering uninterupted sound.

  This option may require permissions you do not have as a regular user.

  This option also relies on certain real time support from your system which may not be available.

  If you do not have the necessary permissions, or your system does not have the real time support necessary, enabling this option will not cause problems.

Enable full duplex operation

  This option allows the soundserver to play and record sound at the same time. This option should be enabled if you use applications (such as internet telephones) which require simultanious record and playback.

Response time

  This determines how quickly the soundserver can use your computers resources. The faster the response time, the higher the CPU load will be.

  I would recommend that you start with the soundserver set at 250 ms, and use KDE for a while. If you notice that the sound does not work correctly, increase the responsivness one step at a time until the problems disappear.

## Section Author

This section written by Mike McBride mpmcbride7@yahoo.com