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RealNetworks Releases Helix Source

Posted by michael on from the trying-to-avoid-media-player-steamroller dept.

teeheehee writes "According to this DigitalMass article, RealNetworks yesterday released source code for their audio and video players, with server-side and encoding software coming maybe in December. The code isn't complete, it's missing things like burning-to-cd routines; and they're getting flak from Microsoft calling it a ploy. Regardless, anytime a big company releases their source only good can come of it (for the public.)" Our story a few days ago had more information on the licensing, and gathered a couple of interesting posts from one user.

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  1. a ploy? by yonnage · · Score: 0, Troll

    "and they're getting flak from Microsoft calling it a ploy"

    hah, ofcourse and microsoft believes that anything open source(or alike) is a ploy against them!

  2. Re:It is a ploy, sort of, but we stand to benefit by Faggot · · Score: 0, Troll

    Real has realized that if they do not embrace OSS, they will be swept under the rug by the combined might of M$ (Windows Media) and AOL (Nullsoft Winamp).

    It's a bit like committing suicide by blowing yourself up in town center, instead of just slashing your wrists in a bathtub like a normal person. It ensures an enduring mark upon the outside world, but doesn't provide any benefit to anyone.

    --

    But what do I know. I'm just looking for anonymous gay sex.

  3. Re:The Real Player Secret Handshake by Dahan · · Score: 1, Troll
    links to the relevant RFCs is actually considered insightful.

    Who said anyone considered it insightful? What I don't get is why anyone considered your post interesting...