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Re: [codec] Conformance with unusual sample rates

Ron <ron@debian.org> Fri, 18 November 2011 23:08 UTC

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On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 06:16:46AM +0800, Stephan Wenger wrote:
> Hi,
> Whether a conforming opus implementation is indeed "unencumbered" is not
> for us to decide.  The one thing conformance should buy you is that you
> can rely on the assurances provided in the IPR declarations against opus.
> Arguably, even ALL of those create encumbrances, for example restriction
> in your use of your own patents due to reciprocity conditions and whatnot.
> Stephan

Unarguably, that only affects the tiny minority of players who might
be planning on using their own patents for whatnot though.

So arguably, that might be called a Freedom.


99.9% reciprocally,

 Ron

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