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Linux Laptop Sound Configuration
Publish Date: Sep. 20, 2002
Configuring sound for laptops running Linux can be a very tricky process. Dave Phillips describes his experiences installing and configuring a sound system for an HP Omnibook 4150.
Developing and Using Snd: Editing Sound Under Linux, Part Two
Publish Date: Oct. 18, 2001
In part one of this two-part series on sound editing under Linux, Dave Phillips showed us how to move over from Windows-based Cool Edit to Linux-based Snd. Now, in part two, Dave walks you through a Snd tutorial and dicusses advanced sound-editing techniques.
Developing and Using Snd: Editing Sound Under Linux, Part One
Publish Date: Oct. 5, 2001
In part one of this two-part series on sound editing under Linux, Dave Phillips shows how you can move over from Windows-based Cool Edit to Linux-based Snd. He compares the two software packages, then moves into installation and configuration of Snd.
Rockin' in the Free Software World
Publish Date: Jul. 20, 2001
Join Dave Phillips on a tour of free software available for the "Linux guitarist." Phillips guides you through notation formats for file exchange, instrument tuners, effects processors, and a few cool surprises.
Linux Soundcard Drivers: A brief guide for users and developers
Publish Date: May. 17, 2001
Dave Phillips offers an in-depth look at finding and installing audio drivers, writing drivers, and programming devices to Linux APIs.
Finding and Installing Drivers
Publish Date: May. 17, 2001
Dave Phillips offers an in-depth look at finding and installing audio drivers, writing drivers, and programming devices to Linux APIs. Part 2 of 4.
Inside the Driver
Publish Date: May. 17, 2001
Dave Phillips offers an in-depth look at finding and installing audio drivers, writing drivers, and programming devices to Linux APIs. Part 3 of 4.
The Future of Linux Audio Driver Support
Publish Date: May. 17, 2001
Four-part article on Linux soundcard drivers, including finding and choosing drivers, programming drivers, and writing to the kernel and ALSA APIs. Part 4 of 4.
Streaming Media With Linux, Part 2
Publish Date: Mar. 30, 2001
In the second part of this two-part series, Dave Phillips shows you how to begin your career as the next famous Internet DJ with some help from RealServer and Icecast.
Streaming Media With Linux Resources Page
Publish Date: Mar. 30, 2001
An Internet guide to the tools and software you'll need to receive and broadcast streaming media with Linux.
Streaming Media With Linux
Publish Date: Mar. 23, 2001
Dave Phillips reviews streaming media tools for Linux users that put Internet radio stations, MP3s, and other streaming content within reach.
Creating Audio CDs With Linux
Publish Date: Jan. 5, 2001
A comprehensive "how to" by Dave Phillips that addresses both the musical and the technical sides of creating great audio CDs with Linux.
Achieving Low-Latency Response Times Under Linux
Publish Date: Nov. 17, 2000
Here are a number of easy-to-implement adjustments that will dramatically reduce latency times on Linux systems.
OpenAL Explained
Publish Date: Oct. 13, 2000
OpenAL, the Open Audio Library, is a parallel effort to OpenGL, the Open Graphics Library. It is cross-platform, open source solution for programming 2D and 3D audio. Creative Labs and Loki Games are spearheading the effort. Dave Phillips, who maintains the Linux Music & Sound Applications Web site gives us an overview of the program.
What Is This 3D Audio Business?
Publish Date: Oct. 13, 2000
OpenAL supports developing 3D audio, sometimes called quadraphonic or surround-sound. The technology can make games or other immersive environments feel more real, by allowing sound to come from all directions. Dave Phillips explains 3D sound and how it is supported in OpenAL.