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I find it so strange that podcasters use mp3 instead of using opus, considering the space savings, which you might think does not matter, but all of my podcasts
by nmz 5y ago
I find it so strange that podcasters use mp3 instead of using opus, considering the space savings, which you might think does not matter, but all of my podcasts are on my phone, which is always somehow running out of space.
- detaro 5y agoHow many clients understand opus files? How many break if you try let them figure out the one they understand? Then you are down to providing a separate feed and hoping the people interested in an Opus variant find it. Not very effective. Sadly the podcast ecosystem is fairly brittle like that due to client/aggregator expectations. (e.g. there is a whitelist of a dozen CAs your HTTPS cert is allowed to have if you want it to work with iTunes etc)
- leokennis 5y agoJPEG isn’t the best. WhatsApp isn’t a particularly fantastic app. But it’s what everyone is using, so it’s the safe choice.
- tomc1985 5y agomp3 is everywhere. mp3 is eternal. embrace mp3
- fouc 5y agoAbsolutely. Winamp is still the best mp3 player also.
- IggleSniggle 5y agoOk I'll say it. It really whips the llama's ass!
- cozzyd 5y agoSafari doesn't support opus.
- mattl 5y agoDoes the iPod support opus? I doubt too many podcasts are played on original iPods these days but there’s something to be said for the fact they can be.