VLC always works, unlike Outlook.

    by Director-Busy

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    1. DuckCleaning on

      It’s cause on Windows, VLC will play ~~MKV~~ HEVC files from their iPhones without needing a $2 payment for codecs.

    2. Tigerpower77 on

      Imagine if they forgot to renew their subscription… Good thing it’s free

    3. Not all heroes wear capes…

      Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the creator and lead developer of the VLC Media Player, has famously turned down multiple multi-million dollar offers to sell the software or introduce advertisements. As the president of the non-profit organization VideoLAN, Kempf prioritized user experience, privacy, and open-source principles over personal financial gain. 

      **Key Details of the Decision:**

      * **The Offers:** Kempf reportedly refused offers in the tens of millions of dollars from major corporations.
      * **The Reason:** He aimed to keep VLC completely free, open-source, and ad-free, without any user tracking or hidden costs.
      * **User-First Philosophy:** Kempf has stated that he did not want to “betray” users by monetizing the platform, which is used by billions worldwide.
      * **Funding Model:** Instead of selling, the VideoLAN project relies on donations to maintain the software. 

      Kempf’s decision has made him a celebrated figure in the tech community, often cited as a rare example of prioritizing ethics over profit

    4. I absolutely love VLC but for some reason I get an extra kick out of the little Santa hat they add to the logo in December.

    5. I love VLC, been with her ever since Winamp dumped me. However, she recently had a small makeover, which I’m not too fond of, but I try not to judge too much after all we’ve been through.

    6. The thing with Microsoft products lately is that they become worse by every update.

    7. VLC most certainly doesn’t *always* work but is still somehow the best option

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