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> As I understand, there are no fully open source implementations of a video decoder for Blu-Ray discs. (Is that still true in 2025?) As far as I am aware VLC
by aleph_minus_one 11mo ago
> As I understand, there are no fully open source implementations of a video decoder for Blu-Ray discs. (Is that still true in 2025?)
As far as I am aware VLC Media Player is capable of playing blu ray dics:
> https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1ke5ysq/how_to_get_vlc_media_player_to_play_blurays/ https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1ke5ysq/how_to...
but you have to install some additional files:
> https://wiki.videolan.org/VSG:Usage:Blu-ray/ https://wiki.videolan.org/VSG:Usage:Blu-ray/
> https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1ke5ysq/comment/mqgerp8/ https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1ke5ysq/commen...
If this does not satisfy your claim "there are no fully open source implementations of a video decoder for Blu-Ray discs" tell me where I am wrong.
- throwaway2037 11mo agoHat tip. I was unaware. When I looked deeper, it requires you to supply the encryption keys for each disc. I highly doubt this method is "approved" by the Blu-Ray consortium. I don't even know the legality in highly advanced economies.