glfs/multimedia/audioutils/xmms/xmms-desc.xml

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<para>The <application><acronym>XMMS</acronym></application> package contains <command>xmms</command>, <command>xmms-config</command>, <command>gnomexmss</command> and <command>wmxmms.</command></para>

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<sect2><title>Description</title>

<sect3><title>xmms</title>
<para><acronym>XMMS</acronym>, which stands for X MultiMedia System, is a 
program comparable in function with WinAMP. It's main function is playing audio 
files like <filename>WAV</filename> and <filename>MP3</filename>. It can be 
extended with plugins to play a number of 
other audio or video formats. It's look can be customized with WinAMP style 
skins.</para></sect3>

<sect3><title>xmms-config</title>
<para>This script is used by other programs which need to link with xmms to
retrieve the library and include paths. </para></sect3>

<sect3><title>gnomexmms</title>
<para>This is an applet for the GNOME desktop environment that will dock into
the GNOME panel. From the applet you can start and control
<command>xmms</command>.</para></sect3>

<sect3><title>wmxmms</title>
<para>wmxmms is a dock applet for the Window Maker window manager. From the 
applet you ca start and control <command>xmms</command>.</para></sect3>
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