[icecast] [thomas at arkena.com: [vorbis] mp3pro and the mp3 streaming license]

[Mark Lehrer]

   >You should post this hear, as it's just as relevant ;)
   >
   >Hey guys, how do you feel now that you all owe Thompson $2k per year?
   >Vorbis look more interesting now :)
   >
   >It's really disgusting how the technology is now worth more than the
   >music.

   It should be noted that this fee applies only if you are delivering in mp3 
   format "for profit."  If you're doing it for free, you don't have to pay 
   them a dime.. from the quoted URL...

I thought the minimum was $2,000.

If you are streaming "for fun" instead of for profit, will the RIAA
give you a hard time (assuming you don't allow selectable songs, or
more than 3 from the same CD per hour), or is that free too?

Mark

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