[Vorbis] Bitrate Peeling (no. really)

[Paul Ellis]

Honestly, if we could get a message up on Slashdot about bitrate peeling costing $5000 I'd bet we could get those donations.  What do you guys think?  If all it's going to take it some money, lets get it.

Paul



Manuel Lora wrote:

>Hello,
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>We do remember you and I am glad that you are interested in peeling and, once 
>implemented, should make for a great feature.
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>Implementing bitrate peeling requires a lot of work and most likely changes in 
>the encoder. This is not easy and would take time and effort.
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>In terms of money, $500 is, as you said, a "drop in the bucket" and, honestly, 
>about 10% of what might be necessary.
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>That being said, your effort should generate interest and someone might take 
>up the job of doing it. Feel free to post things on the wiki: 
>http://wiki.xiph.org/Bounties and mention the initial donation as the seed.
>
>Hoping for a good germination,
>
>Manuel
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>>In that section, it alludes to the fact that there isn't enough
>>development interest or time, and that donations could help encourage
>>the process.
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>>So how much do you guys need?
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>>We want to raise a bit of money to drop in the bucket, and we'll need to
>>set a goal for that amount. We have an ongoing discussion of this here:
>>http://www.neurosaudio.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4778
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>>I figured $500 may be a good start. Monty or anyone else want to set the
>>bar higher?
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