Propably yes, but not because of the codec google uses.

*yippies in image processing degree

Our uni basically transitioned to python plus matplotlib at some point. Not because they wanted to get rid of the paid matlab license but because python got quite popular.

I think the students still get the matlab key for free.

Soulseek is officially to be used on obscure shit. because otherwise it would be easy snack for lawyers :D

um just enable transcoding on your server. no need to downgrade.