Ken wrote:
> 
> Xplo Eristotle wrote:
> 
> > Assuming that the media creator wants his media to be as accessible as
> > practically possible, it's his duty to use a codec that's accessible to
> > practically everybody. Windows and the various APIs, hardware calls,
> > etc. associated with it are NOT standards, regardless of their present
> > market dominance, and therefore a Windows-only codec is no more valid
> > than a Mac-only one, or a Linux-only one, or a Nintendo-only one.
> 
> By using a "Windows only" codec you are in effect catering to the
> 90% of the worlds computer users that operate on a Windows platform.

Hardly, Ken. Windows is not this dominant.

> Why put out inferior material to cater to 10% of the worlds computer
> users who refuse to fit into the main stream ?

Perhaps because one respects platform diversity, or at least accepts it?

Perhaps because Windows is a heap of shit which should be discouraged
rather than enforced?

Ah, well. I suppose I'm speaking to third parties here, since your own
"if you're not running Windows, you're a moron" position is clear.

-Xplo

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