Re: [rtcweb] Cisco to open source its H.264 implementation and absorb MPEG-LA licensing fees

[Matt Fredrickson <[e-mail]>]

On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:44 AM, Ted Hardie <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Dr. Rosenberg, it's always good to have your contributions.
>
> Thanks for today's announcement; I have a couple of questions.
>
> In March, Cullen announced that Cisco would open source an H.264
> implementation if the working group selected H.264 as the MTI.  I assume
> that today's announcement is a follow-on to that intention, removing the
> requirement for H.264 to be the MTI for this generous gift, since there is
> no similar requirement in your statement.  Is that correct?  This will
> remain available even in the case some other codec is selected as MTI?
>
> The web site and your announcement say H.264, without naming specific
> profiles.  Will the details of which will be included come when the source
> code is available?  Do you have a timeline for when the source code might
> become available?  Since the board will also name supported platforms, can
> you give a timeline for when they might be disclosed?
>

I think the FAQ said the baseline profile will be initially included.

Matthew Fredrickson