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Real Sues Baseball Over Windows Media

Posted by simoniker on from the not-happy-bunnies dept.

westlake writes 'According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, RealNetworks has sued Major League Baseball over its use of Windows Media. The dispute began with MLB's decision to stream exhibition games in WMA format only, under its revised contract, Real claims all live MLB streams must include RealMedia as an option. The piece states: 'Windows Media Player controlled about 34 percent of the U.S. market, compared with nearly 19 percent for RealOne player and 10 percent for QuickTime player, according to January data from Nielsen/NetRatings.'"

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  1. er math error by stimpy1306 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    39 + 19 +10 =68

    So which media player tech controls the other 32 % ? With those numbers the media player market might just escape MS's slimy grasp.

    And we care what -real- the bloated buggy crappy player does because?

    I hope MLB uses those bats for something useful

    Later

    Andrew

  2. Re:One of these days.... by Draknor · · Score: 0, Redundant

    It's not Real suing out of the blue just because Windows Media Player exists.

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    But that's not a reason not to sue...
    </mode>