Foreword

Preface

About This Book

Authors

A Word From the Contributors

For the Beginner

Introduction

Get a basic sound-enabled system up and running

First Things First

Choosing A Distribution

Linux Sound Systems and Terminology

Sound Support History

OSS

ALSA

Basic block for sound support, "Safe ALSA" standard

For the Pro-Audio-Minded User

The JACK Audio Connection Kit

Usage Scenarios

Linux DAW - Digital Audio Workstation

Using linux as an audio workstation for sound and music: system setup, software, hardware, MIDI and optimizing for low-latency.

Video Synchronization

Audio aspect related to video creation and editting: hardware differences, synchronization, format conversion, and media authoring.

WEB Audio

Making rich media content for web: web-based formats, tools, optimizations and streaming.

Game Audio

Playing games: system settings, peripheral devices, surround sound output and wine compatibility.

Audio Programming in Linux

Linux Audio API

How to develop sound-enabled software: introduction to libraries and techniques with examples.

List of Dependencies and Compiling Tips

Development prerequisites and requirements

Glossary

External Links