[Bug 432701] Re: amarok missing dependency

[Reinhard Tartler]

libxine1-ffmpeg depends on libavcodec, a binary package from the ffmpeg
set of libraries. We distribute ffmpeg under the GPL, which is
absolutely acceptable for main. The argument with the license is just a
red herring.

However canonical has choosen to not ship libavcodec on the live cd.
Libavcodec is known to include various patented algorithms. While they
have not been enforced so far, there is a considerable risk with
distributing them on the live cd.

I don't think the proposed dependency change is negotiatible. If you
disagree, feel free to escalate this to the technical board.

** Changed in: xine-lib (Ubuntu)
       Status: Confirmed => Invalid

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amarok missing dependency
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