MetaData / Audio Files Problems (Bug?)

[Richard]

On Tuesday 20 November 2007 8:36:33 am Andrew Jarrett wrote:
> On 11/20/07, Richard <cms0009 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 7.10 gusty,(kubuntu) there seems to be something odd,
> > or a setting is not turn on.
> >
> > Problem:
> > First--> when dragging a .flac file to the desktop it will display its
> > meta-data ( NO Problem ) However, it will not play (in preview mode) when
> > holding the mouse over the .flac. (BUT) put the .flac inside a folder,
> > on the desktop it plays and shows all metadata. ( Very ODD)
> >
> > Why doesn't it play on the desktop ?
>
> Perhaps it won't play because the _file manager_ allows for "previews"
> and you are not viewing the file on your desktop through the file
> manager?  Try opening up D3lphin (or whatever file manager you use),
> then navigate to your desktop folder and see if it will preview for
> you.
>
> Andrew

Andrew, that worked fine ( THANKS )
How about the issue with external usb drive, where the metadata is not being 
display for ANY audio file ? ( BUT ) They will play just fine in preview 
mode. Moving the mouse over them.

Rich