[kwlug disc.] And people still question Distros that don't include MP3 capabilities

[Raul Suarez]

> Actually, I would argue that this isn't an argument
> for not including MP3 (or fill in the blank)
> support, but an argument for patent reform and to
> show that software patents are just plain bad (not
to
> mention stupid).

> The fight shouldn't be against distros that are
> looking to support popular media formats...

Maybe what we both are saying is quite close.

My point was "dont' take it agains the distros that
don't include formats that require a license. Take it
agains the owners of the formats which make them
difficult (legaly) to use. 

Your point about taking it further and blaming the
patent system is right on. I hadn't think about it but
it still fits with the spirit of my original message.

You may have missinterpreted my post. (or tried to
interpret it?). I suffer from a disability where I
cannot read between the lines so I never know when
people will read something between the lines of what I
write. I re-read my message and I still don't know how
you interpreted it that way :)

I try to say what I mean, and mean what I say. That's
brought me grief (specially with women).

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