[mythtv-users] mythmusic + mp3 + gpl

Chris Petersen lists at forevermore.net
Sun May 9 13:57:28 EDT 2004


I was thinking last night about mythmusic and its mp3 support, and it
occurred to me that it probably falls under the same issues that
Fedora/Redhat have with other MP3 software.  Specifically, the GPL does
NOT allow software that includes non-free (non-open?  I forget
specifically) patented technology.  Anyway, I just thought I'd mention
this in case someone who knows more than me would want to examine the
situation.  It does no good to us if we ever need to enforce the GPL if
the software is not actually in compliance with the license.

-Chris



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