Re: mp3 encoding
On Mon, 2001-11-26 at 15:03, jennyw wrote:
> I searched old messages and learned that mp3 encoders are not included in
> Debian is because of some patent issues, but ...
>
> Has something changed? I did notice some mp3 stuff in the debian packages
> list.
>
> If things haven't changed and I'm misunderstanding something I saw, how can
> there be so many free mp3 encoders out there? Are they all violating a
> patent? Or are mp3 encoders not included in Debian because the law is
> vague?
>
> Assuming I'm not breaking any laws here, any suggestions on how to get MP3
> encoders for Debian Woody?
I use lame, www.sulaco.org/mp3 is where to find it. I've had no
complaints with it, fast and sounds good to my ears, YMMV.
Go grab the source and follow the build instructions after you unpack it
in a suitable place.
--mike
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