Re: [Help-bash] trouble using &

[Bob Proulx]

frank ernest wrote:
> > This following works fine for me.
> > 
> > play -q file.wav &
> 
> Works for me too.

Oh good.  Simple is good.

> > 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?

Sorry but I don't know.  I have suspicions but not enough evidence to
back up a guess.

Good luck!
Bob