[Asterisk-Users] Can't get format_mp3 to work for music on hold

[Steven Critchfield]

On Sun, 2005-03-27 at 13:41 +0100, Umar Sear wrote:
> Hi Guys, 
> 
> I am having trouble trying to get format_mp3 working to play music on hold. 
> 
> I have followed the instructions in the read-me and the wiki however
> it seems after un-installing mpg123, asterisk is not even attempting
> to play MOH.


> Executing Answer("SIP/XXXX-56f4", "") in new stack
>     -- Executing MusicOnHold("SIP/XXXX-56f4", "default") in new stack
> Mar 27 13:40:05 WARNING[13181]: res_musiconhold.c:354 moh0_exec: Unable to start
>  music on hold (class 'default') on channel SIP/XXXX-56f4
>   == Spawn extension (default, XXXX, 2) exited non-zero on 'SIPXXXX
> 
> Please tell me I am doing something stupid ! as I would love to know,
> before I pull all my hair out :-)

It can't be installed because you have uninstalled mpg123. Why did you
uninstall mpg123? Reinstall mpg123 and stop messing with your hair.
-- 
Steven Critchfield <critch at basesys.com>