want to know what's module!

[dspmpeg]

dear all:
  i am studing the source code of the vlc,
i don't know the concept of the module,what's a module at all?
what's the relation between module and plugin?
and what's builtin module?

i am waiting for answer eagerly!
thanks very much!

                                    liutao
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