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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. Killer App by wls · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The killer application is to insert a DVD and have it simplistically rip and encode it for personal viewing. Make it simplistic enough for the masses to use, and let the codec take off as a standard induced by practice not dictates or technology.

    1. Re:Killer App by ryanvm · · Score: 4, Insightful

      The killer application is to insert a DVD and have it simplistically rip and encode it for personal viewing.

      Yeah - I'm sure the MPAA is going to let that happen.

      They sue you into oblivion just for making an unlicensed DVD player. Just imagine what they'd do to a company trying to distribute a packaged DVD ripping solution. If there were a "scrotal electrocution" clause in the DMCA, it'd be reserved for this.