2008-05-03, 00:33
@BigJim
Have you thought about tackling this from the other direction? Start trying to convince the CoreAVC people to write and submit a patch that will allow XBMC to interface with their codec? They have a theoretical financial upside from supporting such a project, especially if XBMC starts picking up a big following outside the hacker community - which might just happen if we evangelize it in the right way.
Also, you may find that you that you can attract more flies with honey than vinegar. A positive financial upside is a very good reason for a company to do something. The flipside is that if you accuse the developers of a software product that you want to see changed of 'naked prejudice' and 'jealousy', you may find that they will be less likely to consider your suggestions.
Have you thought about tackling this from the other direction? Start trying to convince the CoreAVC people to write and submit a patch that will allow XBMC to interface with their codec? They have a theoretical financial upside from supporting such a project, especially if XBMC starts picking up a big following outside the hacker community - which might just happen if we evangelize it in the right way.
Also, you may find that you that you can attract more flies with honey than vinegar. A positive financial upside is a very good reason for a company to do something. The flipside is that if you accuse the developers of a software product that you want to see changed of 'naked prejudice' and 'jealousy', you may find that they will be less likely to consider your suggestions.