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Member since January 7, 2003

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    John Donaldson

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  1. Review - Windows Media Encoder

    9 Series (Jan 8, 2003)

    WMA9 vs Free Alternatives:
    Audio: 1) WMA9 is source-closed and patented. OGG Vorbis os open-source and unpatented. 2) Using of OGG Vorbis cost NOTHING !!! Using of WMA9 costs. 3) OGG Vorbis is better than WMA9 in low and mid bitrates. For high bitrates use MPC format www.musepack.org - its TRANSPARENT (CD-like quality). Even audiophiles say that. For more information go to audio codec related forum www.hydrogenaudio.org

    Video: You can still use DivX 5.0.2 + Xvid + OGG Filter free of charge. It has good quality.