%general-entities; ]> $LastChangedBy$ $Date$ liba52-&liba52-version; Introduction to <application>liba52</application> liba52 is a free library for decoding ATSC A/52 (also known as AC-3) streams. The A/52 standard is used in a variety of applications, including digital television and DVD. Package information Download (HTTP): Download (FTP): Download size: &liba52-size; Estimated disk space required: &liba52-buildsize; Estimated build time: &liba52-time; Installation of <application>liba52</application> Install liba52 by running the following commands: ./configure --prefix=/usr --enable-shared && make && make install Contents The liba52 package contains a52dec, extract_a52 and liba52. Description a52dec a52dec plays ATSC A/52 audio streams. extract_a52 extract_a52 extracts ATSC A/52 audio from a MPEG stream. liba52 liba52 provides functions for the programs dealing with ATSC A/52 streams.