[MPlayer-users] Support for unrarring rar3.x files

[Ed Fisher]

RAR has the source code available for unrar 3.2.0 -- which means it
should be possible to hack in support for mplayer.  Currently mplayer is
using the GPL unrarlib, which only supports 2.x.  (RAR support is used
for subtitles).

http://www.rarlab.com/rar/unrarsrc-3.2.0.tar.gz

The license may be a problem, though:

 ******    *****   ******   unRAR - free utility for RAR archives
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      The source code of unRAR utility is freeware. This means:

   1. All copyrights to RAR and the utility unRAR are exclusively
      owned by the author - Eugene Roshal.

   2. The unRAR sources may be used in any software to handle RAR
      archives without limitations free of charge, but cannot be used
      to re-create the RAR compression algorithm, which is proprietary.
      Distribution of modified unRAR sources in separate form or as a
      part of other software is permitted, provided that it is clearly
      stated in the documentation and source comments that the code may
      not be used to develop a RAR (WinRAR) compatible archiver.

   3. The unRAR utility may be freely distributed, provided the 
      distribution package is not modified.  No person or company 
      may charge a fee for the distribution of unRAR without written
      permission from the copyright holder.

   4. THE RAR ARCHIVER AND THE UNRAR UTILITY ARE DISTRIBUTED "AS IS".
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      YOUR OWN RISK. THE AUTHOR WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS, 
      DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY OTHER KIND OF LOSS WHILE USING
      OR MISUSING THIS SOFTWARE.

   5. Installing and using the unRAR utility signifies acceptance of
      these terms and conditions of the license.

   6. If you don't agree with terms of the license you must remove
      unRAR files from your storage devices and cease to use the
      utility.

      Thank you for your interest in RAR and unRAR.


                                            Eugene Roshal
									  
--

-gleam

-- 
  As famous as the unknown soldier.