Hi, I'm an audio/video software luddite, but I finally want to replace my 200 CD Sony disc changer pile of junk with my fancy new Debian Woody workstation's sound capabilities. However, I'm starting to learn that MP3 encoding is patent encumbered, and the chances of finding a free, legal in the good ol' USA MP3 encoder for Linux are pretty nearly nil. Am I right?
If this is the case, what is the "Debian recommended" or "Debian user consensus" (if any) on an audio encoder for my CDs? I don't care if it's actually not MP3 - but it must be free, it must be legal, and reasonable performance and player choices would be nice. Is it toolame what I want? Or what? A recommendation for a ripper/encoder and juke box player would be most welcome. Thanks, Shyamal PS: I don't like software and algorithm patents, but I strongly support the view that people should respect intellectual property. The DVD-CCA's position on CSS, on the other hand, is a completely different story :-( -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
