On Sat, Dec 21, 2002 at 11:57:28PM -0800, Osamu Aoki wrote: > Hi, thanks > On Sat, Dec 21, 2002 at 11:45:31PM -0800, nate wrote: > > Osamu Aoki said: > > > I was thinking to use Samba share to get files from vender provided > > > windows MP3 encoder software to be legitimate :) Do they include these in > > > MP3 plater package? > > > > what? I have no idea what you just said. > > I thought those MP3 player products may package windows MP3 application > with proper patent licensing. So my question was: > > 1) Are MP3 encoding softwares usually included with MP3 hardware or > should I have to buy if I want to be legitimate? Well, the mp3 patent might not even apply where you are. Secondly, Windows MP3 encoders seem to uniformly crap, especially Xing. I figure, if you buy a patent-licensed mp3 encoder, you've got yourself to use one (1) mp3 encoder of your choice, for free. Apply your 'license' to lame and be happy :-) -rob
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