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Re:Google Removing H.264 Support in Chrome by buster on Tuesday January 11, 2011 @05:40PM (#2093903)
I must say that the ogg video samples i have seen are not as good as the h.264 samples. But good enough for probably 90% of internet video.

Anyway, i think WebM comes very close already (i actually don't see differences): http://www.quavlive.com/video_codec_comparison

Instead of embracing the patent encumbered codec we should be thankful for Google to actually buy a codec (VP8) and release it _for free_. I couldn't imagine this from any other company.

Still many people just want their h.264 no matter what. It's bad for a free and open internet, that's my belief.

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Re:Google Removing H.264 Support in Chrome by jarek on Tuesday January 11, 2011 @07:37PM (#2094306)
> Still many people just want their h.264 no matter what.

Then they can use a browser whose creators decide to pay for the license.

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