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The FFmpeg/Libav situation
One year and a half ago, an important part of FFmpeg developers decided to change the way the project was managed. This led to some kind of takeover , mainly to get rid of the old maintainer dictatorship, but also to change development methods, redefine objectives, etc. Then, for various reasons I will quickly…
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2012 | The FFmpeg/Libav situation by ux | 150 | 51 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | The FFmpeg/Libav situation (2012) by dosshell | 75 | 44 |
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