[asterisk-users] g729 free codec any idea

[Jeff LaCoursiere]

On Fri, 9 Oct 2009, Michelle Dupuis wrote:

> Before we call each other liars and thieves, here is a link:
>
> http://www.readytechnology.co.uk/open/ipp-codecs-g729-g723.1/
>
> As with any open source, do your own homework on licensing, AND apply your
> own reasonable judgment.
>
> At this point I would like to confess that I watch rented DVD's under
> Linux...which is illegal since there is no license for decrypting commercial
> DVD's under Linux.  I'm overwhelmed with guilt and feel better having that
> off my chest.
>
> As the sparks fly I'll happily walk away from this thread :)
>

If you read the entire page of what you are linking to above you will see 
that it verifies what everyone has been saying all along - it is NOT FREE. 
If you want to use it you are required to pay royalties.  You said it was 
free.  It is not.



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