What is Ogg Theora?

Ogg Theora is a highly efficient, patent-free way to store video. It is similar to the XVid format, but without all of the licensing and royalty issues that go along with codecs that are based on an implementation of Mpeg4.

Combining the Theora video codec with Vorbis audio in an Ogg container format creates a single file that is freely used andmanipulated.

Why would I want to use Ogg Theora?

Ogg Theora provides several benefits over competing proprietary formats:

*Excellent cross platform support: computers running GNU/Linux, MacOS, or Windows can play Ogg Theora files when the proper codecs are installed.

*Perfect for commercial use: since Ogg Theora is free from patents and royalties, one can freely use it as part of a commercial product without the burden of extra fees.

*Supports freedom: The Ogg Theora format isn't just free of charge, it's also free as in freedom.  You never have to worry about having to pay to encode, decode, or otherwise use files in the Ogg Theora format.

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For more information about Ogg Theora, visit the official FAQ page at Theora.org: http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html#10 [1]

Need codecs to play back Ogg Theora content within Microsoft Windows? Download the latest codec pack here: http://www.illiminable.com/ogg/ [2]

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