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\chapter{Multimedia Services}
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\label{mmedia}
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The modules described in this chapter implement various algorithms or
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interfaces that are mainly useful for multimedia applications. They
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are available at the discretion of the installation. Here's an overview:
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\begin{description}
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\item[audioop]
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--- Manipulate raw audio data.
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\item[imageop]
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--- Manipulate raw image data.
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\item[aifc]
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--- Read and write audio files in AIFF or AIFC format.
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\item[jpeg]
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--- Read and write image files in compressed JPEG format.
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\item[rgbimg]
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--- Read and write image files in ``SGI RGB'' format (the module is
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\emph{not} SGI specific though)!
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\item[imghdr]
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--- Determine the type of image contained in a file or byte stream.
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\end{description}
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