mkv format is seen by the community as being 'cool' and a mark of a clued up user. mp4, which in terms of features can do exactly the same and is far more widely supported.This is a bit offtopic, but the real reason is fairly simple. Quote from: eofor on 08:53:28 I'm still baffled why. This is the twolame info 'Because of patent issues surrounding the MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3) encoders, the ability of most MPEG Audio players to play layer 2 files, and the similarity in command-line syntax and API, TwoLAME makes a very good drop-in replacement for It has no noticeable quality loss at high bitrae. I think mp2 is a middle point between mp3 and ogg, it is portable and patent free. They could use other formats like ogg but it is not easy playable on every devices. Some people uses mp2 instead mp3 cause patent licensing. I know other regulars around here have a history in the scene, and probably have similar experiences. mp2 - some groups used it long after MP3 was shown to be technically superior. mp4, which in terms of features can do exactly the same and is far more widely supported. That's how the technology universe works. perhaps one that supports video-in-video streaming and we'll move on to adopt that too. Down the road will come another container. It makes the A/V universe an evolving and better place. People are migrating to take advantage of this. mkv is actually a superior container in several aspects. As has been stated several times in this thread. Well sorry, but we could all be watching 160x120 10fps Indeo Video 3.2 movies with that approach. mp4 and it's presently more popular so you think everyone should use it exclusively and never change. How about this: without change and new developments, there is no progress.

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