[MPlayer-users] MPlayer usage questions

Dominik 'Rathann' Mierzejewski dominik at rangers.eu.org
Thu Feb 25 16:00:44 CET 2010


Hello,

On Wednesday, 24 February 2010 at 08:04, Ben Eichinger wrote:
> Dear MPlayer team,
> 
> I am working in a project with order to create a portable USB-device
> with video content (*.wmv) for commercial purposes. 
> We use java technologie. The content files will be stored encrypted.
> To show the content we want to use portable applications which are
> located on the usb-device.
> 
> To play the videos we want to use your solution. To specify this: 
> - We want to roll out your portable player.
> - We don't modify source code.
> - To show the video content file we use "dll-injection".

Meaning?

> - As Frontend we use the MPlayer.
> 
> Is this okay for you or does it hurt the gpl?

The best advice (I am not a lawyer) I can give is to read the GPL text
and consult your lawyer.

> If the gpl is the problem: Is it possible for You to offer another license type?

I don't speak for everyone, but as far as I know, there's practically
no chance.

Regards,
R.

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