> >>>>> On Thu, 26 Jul 2012, Luca Barbato wrote: > > I'd add it, it is a gpl incompatible opensource license. > > No problem to add it. But IMHO the usage restriction in section 3 > makes it non-free: > > "You may use this FDK AAC Codec software or modifications thereto only > for purposes that are authorized by appropriate patent licenses." > > Ulrich
Indeed, and this opens another can of worms since (as far as I can see) there are no specific license clauses in the AAC patent license for applications that may be distributed without cost. I.e., licensing fees still apply as "per unit fee". http://www.vialicensing.com/licensing/aac-overview.aspx Sometimes I have the feeling that Fraunhofer (which is after all funded 30% by German federal and state money) just "does not get it". -- Andreas K. Huettel Gentoo Linux developer kde, sci, arm, tex, printing
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