Re: [rtcweb] H.261

Engel Nyst <engel.nyst@gmail.com> Wed, 27 November 2013 21:36 UTC

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Subject: Re: [rtcweb] H.261
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On 11/27/2013 10:39 PM, cowwoc wrote:
>>> So why can't we bundle the H.264 codec again? If you are already
>>> hitting the
>>> cap, I don't see a reason to force us to download the codec
>>> after-the-fact.
>> Because Cisco distributing the copies is what makes them, not you,
>> responsible for the license fee.
>
> Either you misunderstood my question or I am misunderstanding your
> answer. I'm asking what prevents us from bundling Cisco's binary as part
> of our installer or image? Originally we were told we could not bundle
> their binary in-line because Cisco had to count how many license units
> they were giving out, but now that they say they will hit the cap what
> is the point of counting?
>

MPEG-LA has not licensed the codec to anyone but Cisco, for an year if I 
understand correctly. Cisco pays the license fees for their 
distribution. Cisco's cap is for downloads from their site alone.

Anyone else doesn't have a license from MPEG-LA. No one else can offer 
for download or reuse the codec implementation in their applications, 
unless they strike another deal with MPEG-LA. (or have very small uses, 
of no interest)

It looks like essentially a trap, sorry to say.

-- 
~enyst

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that we have legally your permission to distribute your CC-licensed words?"
   ~ Permission culture, take two.