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[Ian Malone]

SwiftBiscuit wrote:
> Sebastian Pipping wrote:
>> Will be a tough job. I just thought "let's explain an MP3
>> alternative to people who don't understand MP3". Ouch.

> 
> "Your MP3 player costs you more because the manufacturer has to pay for a
> licence. If they don't, the police can seize the players and take the
> company to court (refer to SanDisk).
> Ogg Vorbis players do not require a licence, let alone a licencing fee,
> meaning that you can keep more of your cash in your pocket."
> 
> This, to me, is the type of message to send the audience you've chosen.

I think it's also worth pointing out intentional incompatibilities
(without going into too much detail).  I remember a friend was
surprised to discover that music they had bought on iTunes wouldn't
play on their portable player: another consequence of closed formats.

-- 
imalone