# beepr 0.1.5
The beepr program generated from this source generate beep sound
using various methods. Using ioctl() requires root priviledges to
write to /dev/console. Also CONFIG_INPUT_PCSPKR has to be enabled in
the kernel's configuration.
Typical use:
'beepr -b'
'beepr -f 440 --ioctl'
To compile the beepr program in a terminal, go to the source
directory, type:
make
Copy the executable to /bin or wherever you prefer
Here's the help from running 'beepr --help':
Usage: beepr [ OPTIONS ]
Options:
-h, --help Show this help message
-b, --beep Play a simple beep
-d, --daemon Run in the background and listen to FIFO /run/beepr-cmd
-D, --dsp Write data on /dev/dsp
-f, --frequency Set beep frequency in HZ
-i, --ioctl Use ioctl() on /dev/console
-l, --length Beep duration in milliseconds
-p, --pipe Write to /run/beepr-cmd
-V, --version Show program version and exit
-v, --verbose Show more information for debugging