IRIX 6.4 Development Libraries/SGI IRIX 6.4 Development Libraries.iso/docs6.4/relnotes/dmedia_dev/ch01.z/ch01

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       1.  _I_n_t_r_o_d_u_c_t_i_o_n

       The IRIS Digital Media Development Environment contains
       libraries, headers, and example source code which allow you
       write programs to take advantage of the digital media
       capabilities of your Silicon Graphics workstation. It
       includes the following APIs:

       Digital Media Library / Compression Library
       Audio Library
       MIDI Library
       Video Library
       Audio File Library
       Movie Library
       CD Audio Library
       DAT Audio Library

       Note:  The IRIS Digital Media Development Environment was
              previously sold as an option product under the names
              "IRIS Media Libraries" and "Digital Media Development
              Option". Starting with the IRIX 5.3 release, the IRIS
              Digital Media Development Environment is now included
              with the standard IRIS Development Option software
              package.

       Note:  Compression Library developers who are writing
              applications for use with the Cosmo Compress JPEG
              option should refer to the release notes Cosmo
              Compress for additional information specific to that
              product.

       Note:  Starting with IRIX 6.3, support for QuickTime files
              is included with the movie library and it is no
              longer necessary to purchase it separately.

       Note:  Starting with IRIX 6.3, MPEG-1 audio/video encoding
              and Cinepakr Video encoding is bundled with the
              system and no longer requires a runtime license from
              SGI.

       Note:  Packaged with your software is a separate sheet that
              contains the Software License Agreement.  This
              software is provided to you solely under the terms
              and conditions of the Software License Agreement.
              Please take a few moments to review the Agreement.













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       This document contains the following chapters:

         1.  Introduction

         2.  Installation Information

         3.  General Information

         4.  Digital Media Library / Compression Library

         5.  Audio Library

         6.  MIDI Library

         7.  Video Library

         8.  Audio File Library

         9.  Movie Library

        10.  CD Audio / DAT Audio Libraries


       1.1  _R_e_l_e_a_s_e__I_d_e_n_t_i_f_i_c_a_t_i_o_n__I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n

       Following is the release identification information for IRIS
       Digital Media Development Environment (ddddmmmmeeeeddddiiiiaaaa____ddddeeeevvvv) version
       6.4:

                                      IRIS Digital Media
                                      Development Option
       SSSSooooffffttttwwwwaaaarrrreeee PPPPrrrroooodddduuuucccctttt

                                      6.3
       VVVVeeeerrrrssssiiiioooonnnn
                                      4D1-6.4 (IRIX 6.4)
                                      and the Iris
                                      Development Option
                                      (IDO)
       SSSSyyyysssstttteeeemmmm SSSSooooffffttttwwwwaaaarrrreeee RRRReeeeqqqquuuuiiiirrrreeeemmmmeeeennnnttttssss




       1.2  _O_n_l_i_n_e__R_e_l_e_a_s_e__N_o_t_e_s

       After you install the online release notes for a product
       (the _r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s subsystem), you can view the release notes on
       your screen.

       Note:  You can read the online release notes for most
              products before installing the software.  Refer to
              the booklet in your CD-ROM case for more information.

       If you have a graphics system, select ``Release Notes'' from
       the Tools submenu of the Toolchest. This displays the
       _g_r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) graphical browser for the online release notes.











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       Refer to the _g_r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) man page for information on
       options to this command.

       If you do not have a graphics system, you can use the
       _r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s command.  Refer to the _r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) man page for
       accessing the online release notes.

       1.3  _P_r_o_d_u_c_t__S_u_p_p_o_r_t

       Silicon Graphics, Inc., provides a comprehensive product
       support maintenance program for its products.

       If you are in the U.S. or Canada and would like support for
       your Silicon Graphics-supported products, contact the
       Technical Assistance Center at (800)800-4SGI.  If you are
       outside these areas, contact the Silicon Graphics subsidiary
       or authorized distributor in your country.