Re: [MP3 ENCODER] Winamp decoder plugins (Formerly Mp3 encoders quality tests)

[Ross Levis]

Shawn Riley wrote:

> So why would Nullsoft (or whoever it is) abandon Fraunhofer for Nitrane?

As others mentioned, they only used FHG's encoder for a short time while being sued.  
I would say the main reason for switching back is the cost.  The license requires a 
payment to FHG for each MP3 player sold or downloaded.  If the player is based on the 
FHG code then they pay
twice as much.

Ross.

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