The answer is you can't play an .exe file in XMMS.
You need to download files with .mp3 extensions. (The
neat thing about gnutella clients is you can share any
type of file)
Regarding the desktop icon. I don't know for sure but
I think you'd have to write a short shell script.
(Still working on figuring out Shellscripts)
Also I gave you some bad information regarding the
export PATH thing. This won't make it permanent. I
need to either edit the .bash_profile to add that line
or create a symbolic link into /usr/bin. If I figure
it out, I'll let you know. Unless someone knows the
answer?
>
> I feel silly it was easy to find the song but I have
> not been able to play
> it. I use xmms, but the file has an .exe extension.
> Is that the problem? How
> does one play a song with that extension in xmms?
> Thanks for your help.
> Sincerely, Marcia
> >
> > >
> > > to permanently add that path to your
> shell(assuming
> > > BASH) I think the command is (for my example):
> > >
> > > export PATH=$PATH:/usr/java/jre1.3.1/bin
> > >
> > > to vverify it has been added type
> > >
> > > echo PATH$
> > >
> > > it should show up in the list
> >
> > Dear Dan & All, I followed your instructions and
> it did the trick. Thank
> > you very much. I have been working on this for a
> couple of weeks. I had to
> > find the full path and type it in. I even
> downloaded a song. It came in
> > however I have not found out how to play it. This
> is very different from
> > gnapster or Limewire. How do you play the song? I
> have no idea where my
> > song is to play.
> >
> > Also, do I have to use that same command everytime
> I want to use Phex or is
> > there another command to start it?
> >
> > May I make a desktop icon link to phex?
> >
> > Thanks so much for your help. I am thrilled that I
> finally have a way to
> > download some music.
> >
> > Sincerely, Marcia
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