Group: Play Freedom/StreamingServices

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|[http://despotify.sourceforge.net/ Despotify] reverse engineered client
 
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Latest revision as of 02:49, 27 September 2013

Some streaming services such as Spotify require the use of nonfree software. Others use the patented MP3 format.

The following table lists streaming services, wheather they use Ogg Vorbis, and ways to use them in freedom.

Service Ogg Vorbis Support Freedom Issues Free Client
Spotify Yes DRM - nonfree client required Despotify reverse engineered client
Soundcloud No Nonfree Javascript on Soundcloud.com Use Nightingale instead