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more »Command-Line Tools Sound, Video, and News at the Command Line
Dec 18, 2007Learn more about Linux text-based multimedia utilities for playing streams, editing images, and reading CDs or DVDs from the command-line.
more »64 Studio and JAD Tuning up with the 64 Studio and JAD audio Linux distros
Nov 28, 2007The 64 Studio and JAD Linux distributions specialize in tools for the audiophile.
more »Perl Audio Converter Extends Choice of Formats
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more »Security Issue with FLAC Audio Codec
Oct 15, 2007Loss free audio codecs are gaining in popularity with device manufacturers; right now, a vulnerability in the Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) spoils users listening pleasure.
more »Jacklab Audio Distribution 1.0 for Media Artists
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more »Burning with Brasero Gnome’s Brasero burning tool
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