VLC media player audio playback with audio cd:

panorain

Hi, I have found that by installing lsblk via Software Station. I am then able to view the machines cdrom as block device cd0 by passing lsblk.

Then execute VLC media Player > Media > Open Disc > Disc Device (in this instance is) /dev/cd0 select play. Now audio cd plays and the sound is clear (good).

My question for you is, when I open Mate Terminal then pass groups username there are three groups displayed on this machine currently, username wheel operator . So how is playback allowed here when the user is not a member of the cdrom group?

I ask this because on a specific Linux distribution I have used. You must have user belong to the cdrom group. Otherwise no VLC audio playback nor cdrom imaging software is usable.

-Regards

vimanuelt

panorain On GhostBSD, since your user is part of the operator or wheel groups, you inherently have the necessary permissions to access and play CDs without needing the cdrom group. This design choice streamlines access management, especially for users with administrative roles, contrasting with Linux’s more segmented group permissions.

panorain

Thank you for this explanation.

hank2121

Thank You Vic, yeah, that s usually the case with groups, but as stated in another task, the libraries and/or codecs can also be an issue, so thank You @panorain for the hint on lsblk as well. Didn t have that on my radar, cause it always worked out of box. But maybe, one day it might NOT be that case...(twinker)