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The term 'Codec' usually applies to audio or video encoding and decoding which generally implies [[Compress]]ion and decompression. | The term 'Codec' usually applies to audio or video encoding and decoding which generally implies [[Compress]]ion and decompression. | ||
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http://www.digitalcitizen.info/2007/12/30/ogg-theoravorbis-as-default-for-video-scuttled-in-html5-spec-who-benefits | |||
''Ogg Theora+Vorbis can change that but Apple and Nokia are fighting it. They want their preferred patent-encumbered formats to become the standard means for distributing video online. This is a real problem for anyone who can’t pay for the relevant patent licenses, which means all free software hackers.'' | |||
* Implementing MPEG standards (such as mp3 or H-264) is difficult to do without encountering patent issues which will require royalty payments to http://MPEGLA.com | * Implementing MPEG standards (such as mp3 or H-264) is difficult to do without encountering patent issues which will require royalty payments to http://MPEGLA.com | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 5 February 2008
Definition
The term 'Codec' usually applies to audio or video encoding and decoding which generally implies Compression and decompression.
Issues
Ogg Theora+Vorbis can change that but Apple and Nokia are fighting it. They want their preferred patent-encumbered formats to become the standard means for distributing video online. This is a real problem for anyone who can’t pay for the relevant patent licenses, which means all free software hackers.
- Implementing MPEG standards (such as mp3 or H-264) is difficult to do without encountering patent issues which will require royalty payments to http://MPEGLA.com