A typical Linux system is largely comprised of unrestricted, open-source software. But some of the most popular software around is either closed-source or open-source, but restricted by patents.

I've heard of (and even sometimes used) video players like VLC when Windows Media Player prompts me to download "new codecs", but I've also heard people talk about codec packs like K-Lite, Shark007, ...

Hey folks.<BR><BR>I'm running a relatively fresh install of Vista Ultimate, and I don't think I've gotten my video codecs in order just yet. I've only installed the latest K-Lite codec ...