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# gst-libav
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This module contains a GStreamer plugin for using the encoders, decoders,
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muxers, and demuxers provided by FFmpeg. It is called gst-libav for historical
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reasons.
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# Plugin Dependencies and Licenses
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GStreamer is developed under the terms of the LGPL-2.1 (see COPYING file for
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details), and that includes the code in this repository.
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However, this repository depends on FFmpeg, which can be built in the following
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modes using various `./configure` switches: LGPL-2.1, LGPL-3, GPL, or non-free.
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This can mean, for example, that if you are distributing an application which
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has a non-GPL compatible license (like a closed-source application) with
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GStreamer, you have to make sure not to build FFmpeg with GPL code enabled.
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Overall, when using plugins that link to GPL libraries, GStreamer is for all
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practical reasons under the GPL itself.
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The above recommendations are not legal advice, and you are responsible for
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ensuring that you meet your licensing obligations.
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