QUOTE(Corezode @ Feb 19 2005, 12:30 AM)
how is the development of lame going and when would we expect to see an official encoder
3.97 alpha 7 has really good quality maybe the next version could replace 3.90.3?
I think 3.90.2/3 will never be replaced.
The reasoning seems to be that those where tested and tuned as much as possible by the HA community. Back in late 2001 when MP3 enjoyed a higher interest from HA people.
Right now... I doubt it will ever raise the same interest. Look at the Alpha testing thread. Not much activity.
I seriously doubt that any new version of LAME will ever be tested enough to grant "Recommended" status, even if it eventually surpasses 3.90.3 in quality/speed.
Just right know, for example, there is SOME evidence that the latest alphas are better.