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GStreamer

GStreamer is a computer program that helps people play audio and video on their computer. It works by connecting different pieces of software together, so that you can watch online videos or listen to music. You can think of GStreamer like a big puzzle, where each piece helps to create a complete picture. It takes audio and video coming from different sources, like websites, and figures out how to mix them together so they can be enjoyed by the person watching or listening. By using GStreamer, people can play many different types of audio and video without needing to download and install each one separately.
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