Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.1

Chapter 37. Multimedia Libraries and Drivers

Speex-1.0.5

Introduction to Speex

Speex is an audio compression format designed especially for speech. It is well-adapted to Internet applications and provides useful features that are not present in most other CODECs.

Package Information

Speex Dependencies

Optional

libogg-1.1.2

Installation of Speex

Install Speex by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr &&
make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user: 

make install

Contents

Installed Programs: speexdec and speexenc
Installed Libraries: libspeex.[so,a]
Installed Directories: /usr/share/doc/speex-1.0.4

Short Descriptions

speexdec

decodes a Speex file and produces a WAV or raw file.

speexenc

encodes a WAV or raw files using Speex.

libspeex.[so,a]

provides functions for the audio encoding/decoding programs.

Last updated on 2005-08-01 13:29:19 -0600