[Vorbis-dev] Xiph.Org releases libao 1.0.0, libVorbis 1.3.1, and vorbis-tools 1.4.0

[Max Horn]

Am 26.03.2010 um 09:44 schrieb Monty Montgomery:

> Xiph.Org announces the release of libao-1.0.0, libvorbis-1.3.1 and
> vorbis-tools-1.4.0. This is a coordinated update of the audio
> libraries and tools to deploy improved surround-sound support across
> the libraries and toolchain.
> 
> libao improvements:
> 
> - AO returned to active development
> - Added surround channel mapping API and capability
> - Updated all drivers on modern installs
> - New config file options
> - Driver options may be specified in config file
> - Support for MacOSX updated to 10.5 and later
> - Build in WMM driver rather than using dlopen()
> - Added Roar Audio driver
> - Added OpenBSD SNDIO driver
> - Workaround for ESD non-4096 byte write bug
> - Workaround aRts server crash bug
> - Workaround for VIA82xx click/crackle bugs under ALSA
> - Remove dead/unused drivers (solaris, alasa05, mmsound)
> - Numerous patches from multiple downstreams


Another remark: The above list of libao improvements does not quite coincide with that given in the CHANGES file of libao 1.0.0; apparently the version given here has been cleaned up and corrected. E.g. the CHANGES file has this weird line: "Support for MacosX < 1.5 dropped, driver moded to AUHAL" which above has been turned into something that makes more sense. Although it would be even nicer if it would spell "Mac OS X" correctly and clearly stated that not only has support for 10.5&10.6 been added, but also support for 10.4 been dropped :).

And despite all (minor) complaining from me, I am totally thrilled about these new releases and am busy packaging them for Fink on Mac OS X :).

Cheers,
Max