• A Wav to FLAC encoder• FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec• Specially designed for efficient packing of audio data• Can achieve compression ratios of 30%-50% for most

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• Optimization Methods:– MultiThreading– SIMD commands– Observing Micro Architectural Problems– Using Intel Compiler

• Achievements- Working With Vtune Performance Analyzer, Thread Checker and Thread Profiler- Maintaining a 1:1 bit compatibility with the original version.- Achieving x1.985 speedup on dual core machines

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