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Mozilla Partners with Real Networks

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the need-a-realware-checker dept.

engineer_uhg writes to tell us that Mozilla has just entered into a multi-year agreement with Real Networks to have Firefox distributed with downloads of RealPlayer, Rhapsody, and RealArcade. The Mozilla team cited Real's estimated 2 million downloads per day as a great tool for distribution. However, many Firefox supporters question the move, complaining of questionable practices by Real.

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  1. I don't wish them luck... by sgant · · Score: 0, Troll

    I was hoping that Real would have a nice, slow death and never be heard from again. But now it looks like Mozilla is prolonging the inevitable.

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    "Leo Fender was in a 'state of grace' when he designed the Stratocaster." -- Paul Reed Smith
  2. Re:News for Today by alienw · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's not added to firefox, fucktard. Firefox is added to realplayer. Learn to read.

  3. Re:Bundled downloads suck by Moofie · · Score: 0, Troll

    "As long as Fox maintains their current level of standards"

    Um, you did just catch the part about them partnering with Real?

    "Sure, it might be a double standard in some respects, but what isn't these days?..."

    Everybody else is doing it, so why shouldn't I?

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    Why yes, I AM a rocket scientist!
  4. Re:black cloud w/silver lining... by EonBlueTooL · · Score: 0, Troll

    Personally I wouldn't be dissapointed to see real die at all. I really hate their products, and you have to download their software if you want to play real media files. It pales in comparisson to flash (which should be one of the "big 3").

    Flash is by far the most bug free "just works" media player to date. Take a look at youtube or google video. Have you ever had a file not play? The client is also infinitaly better just like wmp. I absolutly hate any program that runs in the backround without serving a purpose, and both the qt player and real media player do just that, use up my system resources without giving me any benefit other then being able to look at their logo on my taskbar.

    Not to mention flash works seamlessly with firefox. (I am NOT advocating real working seamlessly, the bigger the hassle it is to use the better, same with QT /endtroll)

  5. Time to boycott Firefox by macraig · · Score: 0, Troll

    Right after I finish this I'm going to quit using Firefox and uninstall it and switch to Opera exclusively until Mozilla cancels this agreement and makes it very public (as in I'll read about it here). Real Networks has been an unprincipled mob from the start, and any agreement like this supports and implicitly encourages Real to continue being the same unprincipled mob.

    THE GOAL DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS. Do you hear that, Mozilla?