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Illagal codecs
An interesting overview. I have been running Linux for some years now and the "problem" of illegal codecs come up. As far as I understand, when you buy a PC you generally get it with MS Windows installed. This includes the "fee" for all the codecs. Then when you install Linux, either fresh install or dual boot, you have already paid for the codecs (cos you've paid MS for them) and therefore it is ok to install them on your Linux box. This may be a simplistic view, but as far as I am aware correct but I could be wrong. I live in the UK so laws in different countries could be different, worth checking out. I am not a lawyer so please dont quote me or take this as an absolute.
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