Rippit the Ogg Frog <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Yet VLC (http://www.videolan.org/) both plays and creates AAC files. Is > this because there are no software patents where it is developed in > France, because they have a license, or because there is an exception > for Open Source software?
I don't know of patents covering AAC, but as I understand it, France does not have software patents. Maybe vlc-devel can tell you more about their approach. If you are worried by patents, I strongly suggest either seeking professional legal advice, or supporting the patent-free formats. Why would anyone want to support a format possibly patented anyway? Many of these patent holders will pull the trigger without a moment's pause, so don't give them more ammunition. -- MJR/slef My Opinion Only: see http://people.debian.org/~mjr/ Please follow http://www.uk.debian.org/MailingLists/#codeofconduct -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
