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Advanced Linux Sound Architecture vs PulseAudio

A side-by-side look at Advanced Linux Sound Architecture and PulseAudio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Advanced Linux Sound Architecture

Advanced Linux Sound Architecture

Audio & Music

The Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) is a software framework and set of components that provides audio functionality to the Linux operating system. It supports audio devices, mixing, routing, formats, and other features to handle audio input, output and processing.

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PulseAudio

PulseAudio

Audio & Music

PulseAudio is an open source sound server that routes audio from applications to audio devices on Linux computers. It allows multiple applications to share audio devices and provides features like audio volumes control, network streaming, and device hotplug detection.

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