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  • Committer: Bazaar Package Importer
  • Author(s): Joshua Kwan
  • Date: 2007-05-29 22:56:36 UTC
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Tags: 1.1.4-1
http://bugs.debian.org/405167
http://bugs.debian.org/411311
* New upstream release. closes: #405167, #411311
  - libOggFLAC and libOggFLAC++ have been merged into libFLAC, so
    remove their corresponding packages.
  - Because of the API changes required to effect the above, there has
    been yet another soname bump. libflac7 -> libflac8 and
    libflac++5 -> libflac++6. Emails have been dispatched to the
    maintainers of dependent packages.
* Some notes on patches that were removed:
  - 02_stdin_stdout, 06_manpage_mention_utf8_convert: merged upstream
  - 08_manpage_warnings: Upstream has changed the manpage so it defintely
    can't fit in in 80 cols, so just forget about it. We'll live.
  - 05_eof_warnings_are_errors: Upstream decided to add a -w option to
    flac to treat all warnings as errors. I am going to defer to that
    for now, but if people think it's stupid let me know and I'll port
    the patch forward.
  - 04_stack_smasher: was a backport from 1.1.3, so it's obsolete.

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                Since FLAC is supported by so many different programs, it can be a daunting task for the new user to choose a suitable program.  This page will walk you through the steps.  First, choose your operating system:
 
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                <b>Using iTunes</b>?  Sorry, due to iTunes' design we can't add FLAC support; <a href="itunes.html">ask Apple to support FLAC!</a><br />
 
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                        <li><b>Windows Media Player (WMP)</b> - Microsoft does not make it easy, but it is possible if you follow this guide: <a href="http://www.losslessaudioblog.com/wmpmce-lossless-guide/">How to add FLAC support to Windows Media Player</a></li>
 
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                <b>If you want to rip CDs to FLAC</b>, here is a short list of the most popular programs.  Experts generally prefer EAC for the most accurate ripping.  dbPowerAMP also does a fine job and is easier to set up.
 
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        In the Unix world, FLAC support is quite widespread and it's usually only a matter of installing packages, so here are a few pointers.  See the <a href="links.html#software">software links section</a> for many more.<br />
 
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