Re: [TCLUG:23192] MP3s on Debian

[Philip C Mendelsohn <mend0070@tc.umn.edu>]

On Fri, 27 Oct 2000, Andy Zbikowski wrote:

> >From memory nobody has packaged any mp3 encoders for debian. The licensing
> for these software packages might be too restrictive to even shove them in
> non-free. 

There is a lot of patented technology in mp3 or any of the decent
perceptual coders.  Much of it is owned jointly by AT&T Research and
Fraunhofer.  I don't know for sure, but you're probably right about
licensing issues.

Phil M

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