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Re: [codec] WG Review: Internet Wideband Audio Codec (codec)

2010-01-19 11:34:24
On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 09:15:01AM -0800, IESG Secretary wrote:
A new IETF working group has been proposed in the Real-time Applications
and Infrastructure Area.  The IESG has not made any determination as yet.
The following draft charter was submitted, and is provided for
informational purposes only.  Please send your comments to the IESG
mailing list (iesg(_at_)ietf(_dot_)org) by January 20, 2010.


There exist codecs that can be widely implemented and easily
distributed, but that are not standardized through any SDO; according to
reports, this lack of standardization and clear change control has
hindered adoption of such codecs in interactive Internet applications.

There exist codecs that are standardized, but that cannot be widely
implemented and easily distributed; according to reports, the presence
of various usage restrictions (e.g., in the form of requirements to pay
royalty fees, obtain a license, enter into a business agreement, or meet
other special conditions imposed by a patent holder) has hindered
adoptions of such codecs in interactive Internet applications.

As part of my job for an open source consultancy specialising in real-time
communications i see both of the issues mentioned above occur from time to
time. As such i'm very exited to see a proposal for an IETF working group
which addresses these very issues. And therefor i fully endorse the creation of
this working group and will be eagerly awaiting it results.

Sjoerd Simons
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