Troubleshooting Tips

Example Linux Setup for WolframTones

Below is an outline of the steps required to configure Timidity++, MozPlugger and Firefox on Linux. If you choose different components, consult the manual pages specific to your setup.

First you will need to install the latest version of Firefox.

Next download and install MozPlugger.

1. Download the package from here.
2. Extract the package contents and go into the newly created directory.
3. Type make to configure your makefile.
4. Type make localinstall_mozilla to install to your $HOME/.mozilla directory.
5. Open Firefox and go to about:plugins.

You will now see MozPlugger in your list of plug-ins.

Now install a suitable MIDI player. For example we will use TiMidity++.

1. Download the package from here.
2. Extract the downloaded archive and go into the newly created folder.
3. Type ./configure to configure your makefile. (this may take a few moments)
4. Type make to create your makefile.
5. Type make install to install TiMidity++.
6. Type timidity at the command line to make sure TiMidity++ is installed.

MozPlugger will already be configured to use TiMidity++ to play MIDI files. You will need to re-register MozPlugger with Firefox.

1. Close all running instances of Firefox.
2. Go to $HOME/.mozilla/firefox.
3. Delete pluginreg.dat.

Firefox should now be ready to play WolframTones compositions!