on 7/6/2007 11:18 PM, Thufir wrote: > On Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:31:02 +0300, Jonathan Dieter wrote: > >> VLC doesn't have a license from whatever body licenses the MPEG2 >> standard, therefore, even though they wrote the code themselves, the >> code is in violation of US patent law (though not US copyright law). >> >> If you think this is ridiculous, you are right, but it doesn't change >> the fact that it's the current state of the law. > > > I'm going to have to read up on this, it's: > > a) fascinating > b) terrifying > c) confusing > d) intricate > e) about freedom and politics > > > However, it's easier to just open a beer and forget the whole thing, > which, realistically, I'm more inclined to do... *THAT SIR!!!* sounds like one heck of a great idea!!!! "Pop a top again. I think I'll have another round" sounds like a good idea. -- David
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