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firemamba:
Hi,

My understanding is that software developers need a license to make MP3 decoders.

So, technically since the software (firmware) of the original device is not being used shouldn't the software (firmware) replacing it be licensed to decode MP3's.

I did see a discussion on this, but does anyone have a firm answer or know where one could find one.

Thanks.

soap:
Are you curious or are you concerned?

saratoga:

--- Quote from: firemamba on September 27, 2010, 07:23:07 PM ---My understanding is that software developers need a license to make MP3 decoders.

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You may be interested in the wikipedia article about mp3:

Additionally, patent holders declined to enforce license fees on free and open source decoders, which allows many free MP3 decoders to develop.[59] Thus, while patent fees have been an issue for companies that attempt to use MP3, they have not meaningfully impacted personal use.

Essentially the mp3 IP holders realized about a decade ago that going after people who develop value for their IP made about as much sense as trying to tie your shoes with a shotgun blast.



--- Quote from: firemamba on September 27, 2010, 07:23:07 PM ---I did see a discussion on this, but does anyone have a firm answer or know where one could find one.

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Yes, a site like Hydrogenaudio where audio compression and audio technology is on topic.

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