2000 founded Standing
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FFmpeg
the moat is real
25 years 243 days and counting
Fabrice Bellard, 2000. Still the compiler of moving pictures.
Why it lasted
- Every video product is FFmpeg with a UI. Including the ones that will not say so.
- A volunteer project that ate a trillion-dollar format war by supporting all of the formats.
Times it almost ended
- Patent and license traps around codecs. The project kept shipping decoders.
What would finish it
- A legally cleaner stack that is as complete. Nobody has both.
Questions
Is FFmpeg still up?
Yes, with a Standing verdict: the moat is real. Founded 2000.
How long has FFmpeg been around?
FFmpeg has been up since 2000-12-20.
Why did FFmpeg survive?
Every video product is FFmpeg with a UI. Including the ones that will not say so.
Could FFmpeg still die?
A legally cleaner stack that is as complete. Nobody has both.