[FFmpeg-user] Question about ASF license

[Carl Eugen Hoyos]

FrubaMateusz <m.fruba <at> samsung.com> writes:

> "Note, ASF files often have .wmv or .wma extensions in 
> Windows. It should also be mentioned that Microsoft 
> claims a patent on the ASF format, and may sue or threaten 
> users who create ASF files with non-Microsoft software. 
> It is strongly advised to avoid ASF where possible."
> 
> Is this information is still actual 

> and what is the source of this information?

A possible source is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Systems_Format#License

Carl Eugen