Description of problem:
xmms fails to recognise alsa for playing audio

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
xmms 1.2.10-18.1.fc5
alsa-lib 1.0.10rf-3 (+ devel)
alsa-utils-1.0.10rf-1.1

How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Start xmms and try and play anything using alsa
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Actual results:
xmms reports "Please check that your sound card is configured properly. You have
correct output plugin selected. No other program is blocking the soundcard"

If I select options->preferences on xmms and click on the output option
dropdown, only crossfade and aRts are available.

Expected results:
xmms should recognise the alsa plugin.

Additional info:
I am also finding problems playing audio cds through the CD Player software. I
have Skype loaded (I've killed skype and restarted with no difference)