MP3 Officially dead as a format! - GoFuckYourself.com

MrPopup · 08-27-2002, 06:42 PM

The licensing for MP3 patents has completely changed. Thomson Multimedia, owner of certain patents has ceased providing free access to their technology for Mp3 decoders.

Here is the pricing schedule

If any of you are operating streaming audio or encoding anything into MP3 format, please note that this format has officially shot itself in the foot. All "free" mp3 decoders (Winamp, realaudio, etc,) will now be subject to a per user licensing fee.

An alternative, for anyone interested in streaming audio isOGG VORBIS

pornJester · 08-27-2002, 06:44 PM

my little sister can code an mp3 decoder... not too worried...

MrPopup · 08-27-2002, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by pornJester
my little sister can code an mp3 decoder... not too worried...

Okay...it's not too often I challenge someone about something they mention on an internet dicussion forum but I am convinced that your sister cannot write an Mp3 decoder.

I mean...come on... its not often they let Folsum Correctional Institute residents get access to a production level coding box.

How is she anyways? I heard the Adams Apple shaving operation went well..

Backov · 08-27-2002, 07:03 PM

Anyone who says MP3 is dead is smoking crack.. The license is either 75c per player OR 50-70k one time.. All the big players in the MP3 player market are already licensed.. So what makes you think the format is going away?

Cheers,
Backov

TheApostate · 08-27-2002, 07:13 PM

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will now be subject to a per user licensing fee.

that's hilarious

nobody will buy it

of course, everyone here has licenses for all software they use i'm sure, so everyone here will buy it i guess

redshift · 08-27-2002, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by pornopete
Ogg Vorbis has always been better. Always been free. But never caught on.

Maybe if they changed the name?

Daymare · 08-27-2002, 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by TheApostate

that's hilarious

nobody will buy it

of course, everyone here has licenses for all software they use i'm sure, so everyone here will buy it i guess

That's right, everyone here is an angel and registers and pays for everything on their computer.

LOL

playa · 08-27-2002, 09:07 PM

what bout the "JPG" format?

RK · 08-27-2002, 09:24 PM

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Originally posted by playa
what bout the "JPG" format?

Do you mean GIF?
Isn't JPG free?

SpaceAce · 08-27-2002, 10:00 PM

I didn't read the whole site, so I am not sure which specific patents they own, but I doubt their ability to wipe out MP3s.

JPG and GIF... It's only the LZW compression scheme that is subject to fees and that only in certain situations, I think, like server licensing.

SpaceAce

MarcS · 08-28-2002, 12:37 AM

I always thought that jpeg would be free

AaronM · 08-28-2002, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrPopup

Okay...it's not too often I challenge someone about something they mention on an internet dicussion forum but I am convinced that your sister cannot write an Mp3 decoder.

I mean...come on... its not often they let Folsum Correctional Institute residents get access to a production level coding box.

How is she anyways? I heard the Adams Apple shaving operation went well..

Damn good thing for you that Pornjester is more forgiving than I am. He did not insult you, he made a legit comment.

Welcome to GFY Newbie. Tread lightly.

pornJester · 08-28-2002, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrPopup

Okay...it's not too often I challenge someone about something they mention on an internet dicussion forum but I am convinced that your sister cannot write an Mp3 decoder.

I mean...come on... its not often they let Folsum Correctional Institute residents get access to a production level coding box.

How is she anyways? I heard the Adams Apple shaving operation went well..

which orifice of yours would you like me to insert my cock in first?

beemk · 08-28-2002, 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by TheApostate
of course, everyone here has licenses for all software they use i'm sure, so everyone here will buy it i guess

correct

Freeway · 08-28-2002, 03:38 AM

It dont really matter anyway.
Mpeg4 audio is here, licence free, and it sounds better. The Mpeg3 codec is fucking 10 years old. Get with the program.
http://www.apple.com/mpeg4/aac/

Pornwolf · 08-28-2002, 03:46 AM

I paid 10 cents to liscense THIS hyperlink.

I think you ow BT some money too Freeway.

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