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Chinese semiconductor outfit has Linux MPP repository on Github disabled after a DMCA takedown request — FFmpeg team accuses it of using libavcodec code without attribution

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The Chinese semiconductor company Rockchip had its Linux MPP repository on GitHub disabled due to a DMCA takedown request from the FFmpeg team, accusing Rockchip of using libavcodec code without proper attribution. Rockchip's use of this code is crucial for video encoding/decoding on its SoCs. FFmpeg alleges that Rockchip copied its code, removed attribution, and re-licensed it under Apache, conflicting with FFmpeg's LGPL license. Despite efforts to resolve the issue, Rockchip's delays led to the takedown. FFmpeg proposes solutions, including restoring attribution and distributing the code under an LGPL-compatible license. Failure to address the DMCA could impact Linux, Android, and SBC developers relying on Rockchip's MPP for video processing.

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