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Xiph.org Releases Theora Alpha One

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the soon-my-pretty-soon dept.

Pajama Crisis writes "Xiph.org, the crazy guys behind Ogg Vorbis, have released the first alpha version of Ogg Theora, an open video codec. Downloading, hacking and smashing into little pieces is cheerfully encouraged. Theora has been mentioned on Slashdot before. Also, Xiph has been working with a couple different companies to bring Vorbis to a portable near you; stay tuned."

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  1. So, what's so special about Theora? by Crapflooder+Supreme · · Score: 2, Funny

    Its benefits sound, well, theoretical to me.

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    "Don't worry, it's not loaded." --Terry Kath
  2. Top 10 things still missing from all Ogg software: by Eric_Cartman_South_P · · Score: 5, Funny
    1) Add DRM so my privacy and security will be protected.

    2) Make it impossible to uninstall.

    3) Necesitate a live web connection to play files.

    4) Upload information to a "security" server every time I play a music file or insert a CD.

    5) Utilize DirectSound.

    6) Get rid of *nix versions.

    6) Release only binaries so terrorists don't get the source code.

    7) Use attorneys to bring down all mirror site distributions.

    8) Pick sellout a$$hole to pump out CD that installs trojan uninstallabe player onto people's system. Is Peter Gabriel available? http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/27272.html

    9) Make sure user interface is horrbile, avoid simplicity and good design (so see QuickTime and WinAmp for what NOT to do).

    10) Add interoperation with future .NET (Passport) purchasing system.

  3. Re:Top 10 things still missing from all Ogg softwa by Dirtside · · Score: 3, Funny
    5) Utilize DirectSound.

    6) Get rid of *nix versions.

    6) Release only binaries so terrorists don't get the source code.

    7) Use attorneys to bring down all mirror site distributions.

    No! You fool! There is no rule six, not two rule sixes! You've reversed the polarity on the reactor and doomed us all!
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    "Destroy science and religion. Science would re-emerge exactly the same; but not religion." - Penn Jillette, paraphrased
  4. OGG * Sounds gay as hell... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I really wish the fuck it wasn't called "Ogg" whatever. Seriously, while it may be a better sounding and patent-free codec (although I the version that I downloaded for Windows produced a soundfile that was silent in WinAmp ;(), I feel like a retard every time I even imagine the sound of, let alone utter the words "Ogg Vorbis" aloud. It just don't roll off the tongue like "em pee three" or even "vee que ecks." If they are looking for widespread acceptance then a gay-sounding, cryptic name ain't gonna help much.