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Re: x11amp



On 02-Feb-99 Joseph Carter wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 01, 1999 at 04:02:13PM -0500, Shaleh wrote:
>> > Why should it be non-free if it's GPL?
>> 
>> the mp3 patent
> 
> Decoding has been given free license...  It's the mp3 ENcoders that are
> non-free.
> 

Actually, according to their FAQ, Fraunhoffer is choosing not to enforce their
patents on the decoding process at this time.  They could do so whenever they
choose.

Isaac


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