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Java Media Framework Drops MP3

Posted by chrisd on from the more-ammo-for-ogg dept.

realinvalidname writes "Sun had stopped downloads of its Java Media Framework about a week ago due to an undisclosed 'licensing issue.' Now we know what it is, as they've removed MP3 encoding and decoding from the JMF that's downloadable now. Of course, this isn't surprising given recent news about new MP3 licensing terms."

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  1. That's ok. by Dunhausen · · Score: 1, Funny

    I prefer to just scroll through the 1's and 0's and decode them myself anyway.

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    1. Re:That's ok. by cscx · · Score: 5, Funny

      I don't think that exempts you from the obligatory licensing fee.

  2. boo fscking hoo by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I already pirate music.
    Why should I care if I have to pirate the codec as well?

    In case you're wondering, yes, I really do board boats, rape the women, kill the crew and take all the CDs on board. So there.

  3. Java Virtual Machine by thelinuxking · · Score: 3, Funny

    You know, if they left in the MP3 code, every time you wanted to use the Java Virtual Machine, you would have to insert your three quarters...