Users of Microsoft software would never be so criminal. But users and developers of open source software are all a bunch of Stallman-esque Communist Criminal Thieves.
Guess I'll be rottin' in 'ell.
And I don't even use any of these Codecs on Linux - just on my Windows systems. And I've freely given of my time and talents in far greater value to Open Source software than I've ever paid legally purchasing the proprietary software that I use. And to the best of my knowledge, I have purchased a legal license to all the proprietary software that I possess.
It's no use. I've fallen in with a bunch of Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.
Hmmm ... if Microsoft users are so damn honest, how come Microsoft spends so much money trying to minimize theft of their product?
I didn't say "all", I said twice that "most" Linux users don't pay for their use of well-known patented technology, such as DVD and MP3 players. If you're one of the few that respects property of that sort, and either don't use it or pay for using it, then that is commendable and speaks highly of your character. I wish there were more out there like you, but unfortunately most just download some free hack from Amsterdam instead. What ARE the options for loading legal DVD/MP3 players on Linux, and how much do they cost? Thanks.