Mp3 conversion problem

[piggysmile]

Is it illegal to use alternative mp3 encoders such as LAME and Bladeenc?

 

[intercodes]

piggysmile,

Illegal? why? just for using codecs? no way!!
You can use whatever codec you like...

 

[piggysmile]

because dbpoweamp has already limited their mp3 encoder to a 30 day trial unless you buy their Powerpack. this was due to a said patent law from Fraunhofer.

just wondering if LAME is illegal even though it has a distinctive encoding technology from Fhg's.

 

[intercodes]

piggysmile,

You mean, we can't encode songs with mp3 and use em?

 

[piggysmile]

i think so but i'm not sure that's why i'm asking it here.