hundreds of different video file formats
So just when most people started to finally standardize around one, we're going to introduce a new one that's already opposed by some of the most important players in the industry.
So just when most people started to finally standardize around one, we're going to introduce a new one that's already opposed by some of the most important players in the industry.
And these are? No, Apple is not one of "the most important players in the industry". Safari has only some 6% market share.
If we're looking at desktop operating systems, Apple and Microsoft are the main suppliers. They provide built-in support for H.264, not WebM or Theora.
However, when looking at content providers, Apple is a very important player. The majority of online video content is sold through the iTunes Store. And rental places like Netflix and Hulu also rely on H.264.
"Flash Player Will Support VP8"
http://blogs.adobe.com/flashplatform/2010/05/adobe_support_f...