[linux-audio-dev] Streaming compressed audio from the network

[Juhana Sadeharju]

Hello.
If I understood correctly, several companies are wanting patent
royalties for streaming compressed audio from the network.

Take a look at mpg321 (GPL clone of mpg123):

 Usage: mpg123 [options] file(s) | URL(s) | -

So, this playing from the network URLs is no no, or what?
What other software are able to play a compressed audio from
the network?

Juhana