Comment 26 for bug 197957

Kip,
  I agree it's a matter of philosophy that creates the legal / moral problems, much like Christianity creates a Virgin Marry. I'm not saying that either of these beliefs is wrong or incorrect in any way, in fact I understand how futile an effort that would be.

  What I'm saying is that if it's an issue for you there is a simple solution, Communion for example. If your own beliefs are such that you feel the need to do extraordinary things, then by all means contact [1]Dolby Labs and get a quote for a license.

1. http://www.dolby.com/professional/getting-dolby-technologies/getting-licensed/index.html

I understand that Debian, for example, might not be interested in pursuing this angle. However, this is Ubuntu.

Plus this shouldn't stop the inclusion of LPCM support as suggested earlier, as an alternative solution.