Re: [Help-bash] trouble using &

[frank ernest]

> This following works fine for me.
> 
> play -q file.wav &

Works for me too.

> I can also switch to the Linux virtual console and it keeps playing.
> I am not sure why it would stop. Perhaps some interaction with
> policykit, systemd-login0, or some such which might be actively trying
> to prevent it?

Interesting, how could I figure out what's going on?

Thanks