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Still wonder why are certain codecs paid in Microsoft Windows? An article explained it (zerobytes.monster)
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The original post: /r/piracy by /u/YueLing182 on 2024-07-02 12:09:22.

Ever wonder why Microsoft charge for codecs such as HEVC but VLC can support it for free? Is it due to anti-competitive, profit, or something like that?

This article explains it: If VLC can ship a free DVD player, why can't Microsoft?

Although this article is from 2012, it still applies to patented codecs.

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