On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:44:22 -0600 Brian Cameron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Ken: For the record I would like to point out that Brian's comments have apparently been erroneously attributed to me. I suspect the comments were intended to be directed at the OP started this thead thusly: On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:35:31 +0200 "Putinei Ionut" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, who wrote: > Hi, > > Since i could'n unsubscribe form this forum, i'm asking you if solaris > can be used as a desktop.Is there a repository containing 3rd party > packets(like mp3 decoder).this is the minimum i require to pass to solaris. > > Solaris Express is a legitimate platform for installing Oracle database > server? > > Sorry for my english > > thanks > > John > > > >>> Since i could'n unsubscribe form this forum, i'm asking you if solaris > >>> can be used as a desktop.Is there a repository containing 3rd party > >>> packets(like mp3 decoder).this is the minimum i require to pass to > >>> solaris. > > Solaris ships with an mp3 decoder, since Sun has license to ship with this. > This decoder isn't shipped with OpenSolaris, but one is available from > Fluendo's store for free: > > https://shop.fluendo.com/ > > Fluendo also does sell Windows Media Audio/Video plugins at a reasonable > price. It is likely that in the not-too-distant future they will also be > selling MPEG2 and MPEG4 plugins for Solaris. At the moment, they do not > have MPEG2/MPEG4 support for Solaris. > > The advantage of using these plugins is that they are legal to use. If > you insist on using non-free codecs (like ogg-vorbis), then you should > be responsible to pay the appropriate licensing fees to MPEG, etc. > > Spec-files-extra (SFE) does contain spec files for building quite a few > free packages and a few encumbered ones (such as libmad for MP3 support). > The encumbered ones can be found in the encumbered subdirectory which > contains this README: > > ---- > > The modules in this directory build source code that may be legally > encumbered, > or have a dependency on modules that may have encumbrance. > > Those who build, use, distribute, etc. code based on these spec files need to > ensure that laws are not violated by doing so. Those who build modules based > on > these spec files take full responsibility for ensuring that laws are properly > followed. Those people who provide these spec files are providing them only > for those people who intend to use them with legal intent. > > Intellectual property laws very from country to country. It is recommended > that > you consult a lawyer if you have any questions, to ensure that your idea of > "appropriate use" is valid, or to determine how laws affect you. Thank you for your concern and taking the time to illuminate these potential IP issues. Rest assured that we have a legal eagle on our board of directors and endeavor to do our best to remain in conformance with the various laws, licenses, regulations, etc. -- Best regards, Ken Gunderson Q: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. A: Why is putting a reply at the top of the message frowned upon? _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list [email protected]
