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The modules described in this chapter implement various algorithms or
interfaces that are mainly useful for multimedia applications. They
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>Manipulate raw audio data.
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>Manipulate raw image data.
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>Read and write audio files in AIFF or AIFC format.
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>Provide an interface to the Sun AU sound format.
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>Provide an interface to the WAV sound format.
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>Read and write image files in ``SGI RGB'' format (the module
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>Determine the type of image contained in a file or
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>Determine type of a sound file.
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