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Re: [codec] WG Review: Internet Wideband Audio Codec (codec)

Sjoerd Simons <sjoerd.simons@collabora.co.uk> Mon, 18 January 2010 22:36 UTC

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Subject: Re: [codec] WG Review: Internet Wideband Audio Codec (codec)
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On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 09:15:01AM -0800, IESG Secretary wrote:
> A new IETF working group has been proposed in the Real-time Applications
> and Infrastructure Area.  The IESG has not made any determination as yet.
> The following draft charter was submitted, and is provided for
> informational purposes only.  Please send your comments to the IESG
> mailing list (iesg@ietf.org) by January 20, 2010.


> There exist codecs that can be widely implemented and easily
> distributed, but that are not standardized through any SDO; according to
> reports, this lack of standardization and clear change control has
> hindered adoption of such codecs in interactive Internet applications.
>
> There exist codecs that are standardized, but that cannot be widely
> implemented and easily distributed; according to reports, the presence
> of various usage restrictions (e.g., in the form of requirements to pay
> royalty fees, obtain a license, enter into a business agreement, or meet
> other special conditions imposed by a patent holder) has hindered
> adoptions of such codecs in interactive Internet applications.

As part of my job for an open source consultancy specialising in real-time
communications i see both of the issues mentioned above occur from time to
time. As such i'm very exited to see a proposal for an IETF working group
which addresses these very issues. And therefor i fully endorse the creation of
this working group and will be eagerly awaiting it results.

Sjoerd Simons

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