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FFmpeg to Google: Fund us or stop sending bugs

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1125 points CrankyBear | 1 comments | 11 Nov 25 18:32 UTC | HN request time: 0.217s | source
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skybrian ◴[11 Nov 25 20:48 UTC] No.45892604[source]▶
Here's a thread by Google's head of security that notes the ways they've contributed to FFmpeg over the years:

https://x.com/argvee/status/1986194852669964528

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1. lofaszvanitt ◴[12 Nov 25 05:46 UTC] No.45896741[source]▶
If you rely on it, pay for it. So easy. Especially if you are a BIIG company. Money gives the maintainers joy, free time and appreciation for their work.

Wakey wakey people, FOSS is here to F you. It can be free, while those, who rely on it and using it, also pay for it.