Open source patent-free speech compression codec library.\\ Speex is an Open Source/Free Software patent-free audio compression\\ format designed for speech. The Speex Project aims to lower the\\ barrier of entry for voice applications by providing a free\\ alternative to expensive proprietary speech codecs. Moreover, Speex\\ is well-adapted to Internet applications and provides useful features\\ that are not present in most other codecs.\\ \\ This package contains the shared dsp library, needed by other programs.\\ \\