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don't you think intentionally violating copyright issues applys (i think that's what the problem stems from with FC)?
--not sure of the specifics, just know it's an issue... as i don't run FC, i've never cared to look it up, sorry...
I feel I am obligated to correct you. Obtaining an MP3 codec is in not indicative of "cracking, piracy, warez, fraud" etc. Playing an MP3 does not violate a copyright. Furthermore compatibility with the GPL in the Fedora license does not prohibit users from installing non-GPL (or for that matter any) software in Fedora. It only applies to what software RH/Fedora will choose to RE-distribute.
Many people have asked how to enable mp3 codecs on LQ, run a search. Respectfully I beleive your answer was somewhat unclear if not misleading.
Btw: I should point out that you do have FC in your list of distributions you use.
thanx for noticing... yes i ran FC, and RH, but no, i do not use them. I like to test distros, it does not follow that i like to run all the distros i test.
In the case of your response, which i will take as valid, and thereby drop the subject of legality behind this issue, I will respond to the original thread by suggesting the user add livna.org to their yum list, and you should be able to find a package xmms-mp3 to resolve this issue.
The MP3 thing has nothing to do with copyrights, its a patent issue mainly concerning the United States with its peculiar patent laws: http://www.fedorafaq.org/#mp3
Also almost every other Linux distro besides Redhat/Fedora and Suse comes with MP3 support built-in by default so this is hardly something too illegal to ask on LQ.
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