[vorbis] Re: MP3 to OGG conversion

[David K. Gasaway]

On 25 Jun 2002 at 23:22, Robert Cole wrote:

> I was just thinking browsing around gnutella that if someone saw more
> ogg extensions instead of mp3 that they might go hunting for an ogg
> plug-in, apps, etc. Would generate more interest I would think.

There is a fear of generating *dis*interest in Ogg Vorbis.  Ogg Vorbis is not 
simply an alternate to MP3; it is superior.  Oggs converted from MP3 have 
lost this advantage, however.  For most users there may be little incentive to 
switch to Vorbis when, by all appearences, Vorbis is merely an equal to 
MP3.  It is, therefore, important to try to maintain a reputation for quality.

> person keeps happily using mp3 tools and the format because as an end
> user they have no incentive. How do we address that?

The incentive's there.  We need to try to educate these poor lusers!  :)


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