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+To compile these examples, cd into the "build" directory and run the applicable build script. Executables
+will be placed in the "bin" directory.
+
+    cd build
+    ./mal_build_examples_linux
+    
+Then you can run executables like this:
+
+    ../bin/simple_playback my_sound.wav
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