Use the specified device devicename. Some common sound devices are /dev/dsp and /dev/dsp2.

Play eight-bit sound.

Specify the sample rate for the server.

After n seconds of inactivity, release the audio device. Set to -1 for "never."

Use UNIX domain sockets. Default is TCP/IP.

Use TCP/IP sockets. This is the default.

Allow remote systems to access the daemon over TCP/IP.

Disable authentication. Not recommended.

When last client exits, quit.

Do not beep when starting.

Beep when starting.

Allow esd to start even if the /tmp/.esd directory may be insecure.

Listen on TCP/IP port n.

Bind to the TCP/IP address specified.

Print version information and quit.