[FreeNX-kNX] Some thoughts on networked sound

[Gian Filippo Pinzari]

Dag Sverre Seljebotn wrote:
> The advantage in using ALSA is that the OSS emulation (/dev/dsp) is
> already written, and one could probably also take advantage of software
> mixing etc. from ALSA (in NX that is absolutely necesarry to get more
> than one sound at the time).

The problem with audio and video is to ensure that they work
well across a wide range of network conditions, changing often
during the time-life of the connection. A good audio and video
streaming solution requires a considerable amount of work.

The take of NX is to efficiently transport whatever protocol is
the best for the job and ensure that applications become aware
of its existence. It seems that both KDE and GNOME are going
toward a GStreamer based solution. Did you try playing with
GStreamer? Do you think it is a good option for the needs of a
MM enabled network computing solution?

/Gian Filippo.