> And recognise that, however much we may like it, Windows 95 may not
have support for Ogg.
Neither does it for MP3. As far as I remember, Windows 95, 98,
Millenium, 2000 all need third-paty software, such as Winamp, installed,
in order to play MP3's.
Interestingly, the full install of Winamp plays OGG's.
> Libraries, schools, offices and many other places prohibit software
installation without permission and we probably don't want to bar those
users from our content,
Libraries, offices etc.. also often prohibit users from playing sound
and/or do not provide sound cards.
Granted, some of those libraries may have installed some older audio
player (an old version of Winamp), or a reduced version, and may not be
willing to upgrade it.
> nor third world or poor users who may have older equipment.
Which probably cannot play MP3 either. Again, if this is a question of
equipment, I think that a 486 cannot play MP3 or OGG, and most Pentiums
should do fine. This is more a question of software than a question of
hardware.