[mythtv-users] Mythtv torrent downloading

Marco Nelissen marcone at xs4all.nl
Fri Mar 10 04:38:46 UTC 2006


>Hi,
>
>I tought we did not have software patents in Europe. If I am right,
>then the discussion regarding AAC and MP3 is relevant to countries
>where these monstrous patents are valid.
>Or?

Sorry, but software patents exist in Europe as well. Fraunhofer has
applied for and received patents worldwide. See for example
http://www.mp3licensing.com/patents/
The same is true for AAC/MP4 patents: they exist in many countries.



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