[newbie] Sound Card

[Alwan Sadagopan]

Hi,

I recently installed Linux Mandrake 8.0. I am unable to play mp3 music. 
When i launch the XMMS window and submit a MP3 file for play the system 
hangs (No response, Key board and the mouse become non functional),  Any 
suggestion to get XMMS stuff going???

Is there means to play .rm and .ram files?

Thankx in advance.

Regards,
Alwan