Artsd
Artsd
Artsd is a sound server daemon used in the K Desktop Environment (KDE) for managing and mixing audio streams. It was designed to provide a consistent and efficient way to handle audio playback and recording in KDE applications.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Artsd, short for aRts (analog real-time synthesizer) daemon, is part of the aRts sound system. It allows multiple applications to share audio hardware by mixing their audio streams in software. This is particularly useful in a desktop environment where multiple applications may need to produce sound simultaneously.
Features[edit | edit source]
- Audio Mixing: Artsd can mix multiple audio streams from different applications, allowing them to play simultaneously without conflicts.
- Network Transparency: Artsd supports network transparency, enabling audio applications to play sound on remote machines.
- Plugin Support: Artsd supports various plugins for audio effects and processing, enhancing its functionality.
- Integration with KDE: As part of the KDE project, Artsd is tightly integrated with KDE applications and services, providing a seamless audio experience.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
Artsd operates as a daemon process, running in the background and managing audio resources. It communicates with KDE applications through the aRts sound system, which provides an API for audio playback and recording. The architecture of Artsd includes:
- Sound Server: The core component that handles audio mixing and processing.
- Audio Plugins: Modules that provide additional audio effects and processing capabilities.
- Network Components: Elements that enable network transparency and remote audio playback.
History[edit | edit source]
Artsd was developed as part of the KDE project to provide a robust and flexible audio solution for the desktop environment. It was widely used in KDE 2 and KDE 3 but has since been deprecated in favor of more modern sound systems like PulseAudio and Phonon.
Deprecation[edit | edit source]
With the advent of newer sound systems, Artsd has been largely replaced by PulseAudio and Phonon in KDE 4 and later versions. These newer systems offer better performance, more features, and improved compatibility with modern hardware and software.
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