Regarding mp3 files, the mp3 codec in patented, but ID3 is not. Though it's OK to read ID3 tags from mp3 files, it's better if you entirely drop support for mp3 in your tool.
Do not take it otherwise, but I would wait for RMS' opinion on this issue. There are a few GNU packages which flaunt MP3 support too.
I know what RMS is going to tell you.
Seriously? Then why dont you do the favour of letting me know?
Regards, Debarshi
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On 07/11/2006 07:25 PM, Debarshi 'Rishi' Ray cobbled together some glyphs to say:
Regarding mp3 files, the mp3 codec in patented, but ID3 is not. Though it's OK to read ID3 tags from mp3 files, it's better if you entirely drop support for mp3 in your tool.
Do not take it otherwise, but I would wait for RMS' opinion on this issue. There are a few GNU packages which flaunt MP3 support too.
I know what RMS is going to tell you.
Seriously? Then why dont you do the favour of letting me know?
I told you, a few Emails back. :) Regards, BG
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On Tuesday 11 July 2006 07:25 pm, Debarshi 'Rishi' Ray wrote:
Regarding mp3 files, the mp3 codec in patented, but ID3 is not. Though it's OK to read ID3 tags from mp3 files, it's better if you entirely drop support for mp3 in your tool.
Do not take it otherwise, but I would wait for RMS' opinion on this issue. There are a few GNU packages which flaunt MP3 support too.
I know what RMS is going to tell you.
Seriously? Then why dont you do the favour of letting me know?
Forget about RMS. Thomson which holds the rights to the fraunhoffer institute patents for MP3 could go after u.
http://www.mp3licensing.com/royalty/ to count your potential liability. Completely RAND u know. Do not take licensing and patent issues lightly. They can impair your life. Especially since the closed software companies are scrapping the barrel bottom for ideas and money.
Rgds JTD
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