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But for some reason, Firefox refuses to play back those kinds of files. And that reason is because x264 is a free and open source implementation of the H.264 c
by onion2k 7mo ago
But for some reason, Firefox refuses to play back those kinds of files.
And that reason is because x264 is a free and open source implementation of the H.264 codec, and you still need to pay a license to use the patented technology regardless of how you do that. Using a free implementation of the code doesn't get you a free license for the codec.
- anthk 7mo agoJust in the US. Not in Europe. At least for decoding.
- Narishma 7mo agoHaven't those patents expired by now?
- layer8 7mo agoSome have, but it depends on the profile used, and also on the country: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Have_the_patents_for_H.264_MPEG-4_AVC_expired_yet%3F https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Have_the_patents_for_H.264_M...