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Open Source, Real Media Mega-player?
chill writes "CNN is reporting "RealNetworks on Monday will unveil a new open source version of its streaming media software that supports multiple file formats for audio and video, including those that use Microsoft's Windows Media technology." and "RealNetworks did not formally license the ability to offer Windows Media software, but instead re-created the technology based on data streams sent between the server and player software, The New York Times reported. A Microsoft representative told the newspaper that the company would need to determine whether RealNetworks licensed the software before taking action. " I can't wait to see the actual license." Update: 07/22 19:10 GMT by T : The software can be downloaded from the Helix site, if you're interested.
when something I hate does something I like.
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My computer runs AOL. Will this media player work on AOL?
a team of "virgin" programmers
Is there any other kind?
"Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos!"
Programmers getting laid would be difficult to prove regardless.
An Education is the Font of All Liberty
And if CmdrTaco goes back and fixes the "to"'s in the dept, it'll also be too little too late.
Step 2: Microsoft steps in and begins to eat up your market with their desktop integration
Step 3: Struggle. Squirm.
Step 4: Release source to your application.
Now, how would it proceed?
If you were blocking sigs, you wouldn't have to read this.
"What thou shalt not, I shalt did!" -Bart Simpson
During the Q&A session of the webcast:
Perens: I've been reading questions off of slashdot, most of which have been positive.
Glaser: Are you sure you have the right URL?
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What does unexplained bruises have to do with free software? RMS isn't going to beat you. ...very hard.