Site reviewed: http://flac.sourceforge.net/
For Chapter 6, I visited FLAC.sourceforge.net. FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec, and is (just like the name says) a lossless compression codec for audio files. It is open-source. According to the site, it is fast and offers the user a number of features similar to those available in lossy compression formats such as MP3 - things like widespread hardware support, metadata tagging, seeking functions, and streaming capability. As a lossless format, it is well-suited to archiving purposes – if the user wishes to use FLAC to store copies of his personal CD collection, he can be assured of exact, bit-for-bit copies in an error-resistant format. The site has a large FAQ, which instructs the user in installing and using FLAC on Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix personal computers, along with a Download section, News, Documentation, and even a Comparison page to compare FLAC to a variety of other lossless audio codecs. Free to download and use, archival-quality, and user friendly, FLAC sounds like a near-ideal choice for anyone needing to make lossless copies of his audio files.
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