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MOC
MOC plays music through a text console on Linux and Unix systems, according to its project page.
About MOC
MOC is a console audio player for Linux and UNIX systems. The project homepage lists a stable release, MOC 2.5.2, and a development release, MOC 2.6-alpha3, and says those releases include a workaround for stuttering traced to ALSA's dmix component. The site also offers a forum and user accounts for optional email news, forum posting, and comments. Pricing is not stated. The directory entry lists the project as not open source and provides no repository link.
Key features
- Plays audio through a text console on Linux and UNIX systems
- Lists stable MOC 2.5.2 and development MOC 2.6-alpha3 releases
- Includes workaround for ALSA dmix stuttering in listed releases
- User accounts for optional email news, forum posting, and comments
Best for: Linux and UNIX users who want to play music from a text console.
Good for
- Designed specifically for console audio playback on Linux and UNIX systems
- Provides both stable and development release channels
- Addresses ALSA dmix stuttering in recent listed releases
Watch out for
- No pricing information is provided
- Latest releases shown on the homepage date to 2016
- A 2014 post questioned continued OpenBSD support, so non-Linux platform support is unclear
MOC at a glance
- Website
- moc.daper.net
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MOC FAQ
What is MOC?
MOC is a console audio player for Linux and UNIX systems.
What releases are listed?
The homepage lists stable MOC 2.5.2 and development MOC 2.6-alpha3.
Does MOC address ALSA stuttering?
The homepage says a circumvention for the ALSA dmix stutter bug is included in MOC 2.5.2 and 2.6-alpha3.
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