Phonon

[Jaroslav Reznik]

On Wednesday, July 21, 2010 02:15:41 pm Martin Sandsmark wrote:
> On Wednesday 21 July 2010 12:05:51 Craig Thomas wrote:
> > I am looking into doing a little work in my spare time on the phonon,
> > backend. In particular sorting out, the configuration of surround sound,
> > and applying different mixer effects based on application. E.g, Amarok,
> > upmix where needed to surround, while leaving other applications alone.
> 
> Btw, I recommend you look at the VLC backend, if I can be so rude. :-)
> 
> It is what we have deemed as the "future", since we think it's a bit silly
> maintaining so many different backends, when it's possible to have a single
> one working well on all platforms.

But not all backends are available/well maintained on all platforms (for 
example Fedora cares more about GStreamer, other distros could have another 
favourite). But I understand why you aim on one really usable backend.

R.
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