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A Media Player Without Peers – The Unreasonable Effectiveness of VLC
Kyle's Blog The Unreasonable Effectiveness of VLC A media player in 2023 has no business being this good Part I. The Media Player Without Peers VLC wasn’t cooked up by some Silicon Valley programmer, fed on venture capital, and released into the world like a pampered prince.
It was the first player to support playback of encrypted DVDs on Linux and macOS using the libdvdcss DVD decryption library, a move that sparked legal controversy, and perhaps, some a lot of admiration. The journey of VLC, from a humble student project to a global phenomenon, underscores the power of open source and how a simple solution to a common problem can grow into an indispensable tool for millions. Similarly, many of VLC’s advanced features, like video filters and subtitle synchronization, can be attributed to the innovative ideas and tireless efforts of the open source community.
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