| openSUSE-Dokumentation Part IV. Multimedia / Chapter 25. Playing Music and Movies | ||||
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 | 24.8. Sharing Photos | 25.2. Playing Music Files |  | |
| openSUSE-Dokumentation Part IV. Multimedia / Chapter 25. Playing Music and Movies | ||||
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| 24.8. Sharing Photos | 25.2. Playing Music Files | | |
Abstract
During installation, YaST normally identifies and configures the sound cards of your computer automatically. Otherwise (or if you installed a new sound card), start YaST and configure the sound card manually in the module. When your sound card has been configured, you can control the volume and balance with a mixer and start other sound applications.
Linux includes a wide range of sound and multimedia applications. Some of these applications are installed on your Linux system by default. With the applications described here, control the volume and balance of playback and play CDs, music and movie files. You can also record and compress your own audio data.
In case one of the listed applications is not installed by default on your system, use YaST to install the missing packages. Use the search function of the YaST package management tool to find the package names.
Mixers provide a convenient means of controlling the volume and balance of the sound output and input of computers. For a description of the default KDE mixer applet, refer to FIXME .
The main difference between the various mixers is the outer appearance of the user interface. However, there are a number of mixers that are designed for specific hardware. From the mixers available, select the one that best suits your needs.
![[Tip]](admon/tip.png) | Starting the Mixer |
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Generally, it is advisable to open a mixer application before opening other sound applications. Use the mixer to test and adjust the control settings for the input and output of the sound card. | |
