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Old 10th January 2009
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@JMJ, X was based originally for networked graphics.. multiple X terminals (dedicated hardware) would connect to a fast Unix server.

Sound was never in the equation.. and historically, there have been several sound API's for Unix systems, Sun Audio and OSS being the most popular of coarse. (Neither are network aware..)

Due to the nature of sound.. it's been more of a "localized" thing, traditionally not networked.. but it has been done.

You already mentioned the programs by name.. ESD(Esound) and Jack both support this.

A little off topic.. but is that religious quotation really necessary in your signature? in red? it's most surely going to offend someone.
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