I realize DivX 5 is not classified as 'Open Source' which is why I added 'somewhat' into that sentence, as some version of the codec are and others aren't. If you're not satisfied with what Project Mayo achieved and you believe ffmpeg and XVid are better projects, go for it, post for it, convince me. Don't tell me I don't know what I'm talking about because you happen to have a different opinion. Besides, your complaints are regarding subjects which doesn't even touch on the subject of my post.
If you're so knowledgeable and as deeply entrenched in the open source video codec scene as you claim, you should probably create an account to post under. I'm sure your posts would gain lots of credibility if people could associate your name and reputation with it.
DivX 5, as created by the DivXNetwork (DivX.com) isn't a hack, that is correct. DivX 3.11alpha (or DivX;-) ) was a hack of the Microsoft MPEG-4 codec. See this site for more information on that issue. "DivX is a cutting-edge technology video codec made by Jerome Rota "Gej" in LOS ANGELES at 1999 using the standard ASF (MPEG4, Advanced Streaming Format) protocol originally made and copyrighted by Microsoft Corp.
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DivXNetworks seems to be taking a more commercial approach to the DivX codec than Project Mayo did. Does anyone have more insight on this?
DivX is certainly not only used for the 'illegal' purpose of 'pirating' movies. Plenty of people use the DivX codec, being free, (somewhat) open source and likely to offer the best quality/size ratio and flexibility for video compression available today.
Check out SKTFM.TV for a good example of what you can achieve with a DV camera and the DivX codec. Plenty of people use DivX as a way of distributing home-made videos, and more people would do it if the software was easier to use and its existance was better known.
To create an official MS media player application supporting playback of DivX movies would be a smart move by Microsoft, especially if accompanied with an easy-to-use, inexpensive DivX encoding package for PCs. This would truly bring home-made digital movies into the mainstream and X-Box sales would likely increase among users who aren't prone to hax0ring or modding.
Since both MS and Sony are attempting to create a complete home entertainment system with their consoles, to replace the VCR, DVD and CD-player, for MS not to do this when it's within their capability seems stupid. It'd definitely give them an edge over the PS2 and would be a good way for them to show off what actual advantages the superior processing power of the X-Box can offer.
And just for fun... DivX 3.11alpha (commonly known as DivX;-) ) was a cracked rip-off of a MS codec, which has since seen versions 4 and 5 with major improvements along the way. It'd be ironic if MS took the codec back under its wing, after it's soaked up all the open-source goodness the Project Mayo guys put in it.
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I realize DivX 5 is not classified as 'Open Source' which is why I added 'somewhat' into that sentence, as some version of the codec are and others aren't. If you're not satisfied with what Project Mayo achieved and you believe ffmpeg and XVid are better projects, go for it, post for it, convince me. Don't tell me I don't know what I'm talking about because you happen to have a different opinion. Besides, your complaints are regarding subjects which doesn't even touch on the subject of my post.
If you're so knowledgeable and as deeply entrenched in the open source video codec scene as you claim, you should probably create an account to post under. I'm sure your posts would gain lots of credibility if people could associate your name and reputation with it.
DivX 5, as created by the DivXNetwork (DivX.com) isn't a hack, that is correct. DivX 3.11alpha (or DivX ;-) ) was a hack of the Microsoft MPEG-4 codec. See this site for more information on that issue. "DivX is a cutting-edge technology video codec made by Jerome Rota "Gej" in LOS ANGELES at 1999 using the standard ASF (MPEG4, Advanced Streaming Format) protocol originally made and copyrighted by Microsoft Corp.
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DivXNetworks seems to be taking a more commercial approach to the DivX codec than Project Mayo did. Does anyone have more insight on this?
DivX is certainly not only used for the 'illegal' purpose of 'pirating' movies. Plenty of people use the DivX codec, being free, (somewhat) open source and likely to offer the best quality/size ratio and flexibility for video compression available today.
;-) ) was a cracked rip-off of a MS codec, which has since seen versions 4 and 5 with major improvements along the way. It'd be ironic if MS took the codec back under its wing, after it's soaked up all the open-source goodness the Project Mayo guys put in it.
Check out SKTFM.TV for a good example of what you can achieve with a DV camera and the DivX codec. Plenty of people use DivX as a way of distributing home-made videos, and more people would do it if the software was easier to use and its existance was better known.
To create an official MS media player application supporting playback of DivX movies would be a smart move by Microsoft, especially if accompanied with an easy-to-use, inexpensive DivX encoding package for PCs. This would truly bring home-made digital movies into the mainstream and X-Box sales would likely increase among users who aren't prone to hax0ring or modding.
Since both MS and Sony are attempting to create a complete home entertainment system with their consoles, to replace the VCR, DVD and CD-player, for MS not to do this when it's within their capability seems stupid. It'd definitely give them an edge over the PS2 and would be a good way for them to show off what actual advantages the superior processing power of the X-Box can offer.
And just for fun... DivX 3.11alpha (commonly known as DivX