to music, with only a slight pause during the switch. This change will also be system wide, affecting all applications that use Phonon, so changing frameworks will be much easier. Using Solid, Phonon gives users greater control over accessories like headsets, speakers, and microphones. An example was given that one could have a VoIP conversation only be played through one's headset, but have all other sounds come out through speakers. Backends Supported backends on most Unix-like systems are GStreamer and VLC. Supported backends under Windows include DirectShow, VLC and MPlayer. Supported backend under macOS is QuickTime. xine and MPlayer backends are deprecated on Linux and no longer being developed. See also PulseAudio – prevailing sound server for desktop use JACK Audio Connection Kit – prevailing sound server for professional audio production References External links Phonon home page Phonon code (hosted in invent.kde.org) Free software programmed in C++ KDE Frameworks KDE Platform Multimedia frameworks