%general-entities; ]> The ALSA Library package contains the ALSA library. This is used by programs (including ALSA Utilities) requiring access to the ALSA sound interface. Download (HTTP): Download (FTP): Download size: &alsa-lib-size; Estimated Disk space required: &alsa-lib-buildsize; Estimated build time: &alsa-lib-time; Install ALSA Library by running the following commands: ./configure --enable-static && make && make install --enable-static: This switch is used to enable building the static library because some programs link against it. The ALSA Library package contains aserver and the libasound library. libasound provides ALSA functions for application programs.