[aclug-L] Re: unlocking lock files

[Michael Holmes <maholmes@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 17 May 2000, you wrote:
> On Wed, May 17, 2000 at 12:20:40AM -0500, Michael Holmes wrote:
> > Does anybody know how to unlock lock files?
> > 
> > I downloaded real player, It locked up and left the lock on the sound card, 
> > and
> > I have yet to get sound since.  When I restart it, I get another device has
> > locked the sound device.  I've rebooted and it does not work.
> 
> I think most locks are placed in /var/lock so you should be able to
> log in as root and rm it.
>

First thing I tried.   Also KDe/console/lock
No luck, I was so happy to have sound, for one night!
> - Nate >>
> 
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