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The original was posted on /r/piracy by /u/YueLing182 on 2024-07-02 12:09:22+00:00.

Ever wonder why Microsoft charge for codecs such as HEVC but VLC can support it for free? Is it due to anti-competitive, profit, or something like that?

This article explains it: If VLC can ship a free DVD player, why can’t Microsoft?

Although this article is from 2012, it still applies to patented codecs.