Is it ever acceptable for Linux distros to license codecs? Opinions range from "sure," to "never," to "no, but it's a good thing they do." It's a difficult question, said Montreal consultant Gerhard Mack. No true-blooded supporter of FOSS wants to encourage proprietary codecs, but OS distributors need to make sure things work out of the box.
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