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Thread ID: 33418	2003-05-15 11:58:00	Scheduling Tasks in Linux (With a GUI)	Chilling_Silently (228)	Press F1

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144590	2003-05-19 22:10:00	Well, this has been a success! Took a little learning, but I did it! Ive switched XMMS to use the eSound output so it has a seperate volume control from everything else. Ive set Xine to run at 7:15 because I can use a MRL (Media Resource Locator) to specify which file to use upon loadup. I couldnt do this with XMMS (I dont think?¿?) I had a wee look around in /etc/cron.daily/ and it was interesting.. but not what I was after :-) So, I went back to editing the crontab, and as root, I would type: crontab -u josiah -e that'd bring up the CronTab #run at 7:15AM Every Morning in Xine - Wakeup Call 15 7 * * 1-7 xine -A oss -p file://Music/Cold\ -\ Stupid\ Girl.mp3 And it works great! Set the volume to max in Xine, and lower the volume in XMMS! Thanks a lot :-) Chill.	Chilling_Silently (228)
144591	2003-05-20 03:03:00	Good one, Chill. Well done. :-) You are not so "unlearned" after all, are you? ;-) :-)	Susan B (19)
144592	2003-05-20 03:54:00	> Ive set Xine to run at 7:15 because I can use a MRL > (Media Resource Locator) to specify which file to use > upon loadup. I couldnt do this with XMMS (I dont > think?¿?) For XMMS you would need to use the xmmsctrl command. There is a commandline player called mpg123 which would probably be a better choice though. But if it ain't broken....	bmason (508)
144593	2003-05-20 05:32:00	Yes, Ive heard of mpg123, however Ive always got X running, so its no inconvienience to use Xine :-) Ive now set it to close after the song has finished, so Im a happy chappy thanks!	Chilling_Silently (228)
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