Get the history straight on Windows Media Player, its been around for at least 10 years in Windows, it then was part of windows monopoly in the first place.
I'm so damn sick and tired of government getting its nose in the software industry. 10 years ago piracy was a challenge (even on the net) for everyone, it was a classic game of cat and mouse. Software companies made encryptions, priates broke them, an endless cycle and no cared as long as ends met. Now you have the RIAA suing people over copyright and Microsoft being atacked for integration, ease of use, and inovation. Whats next the MATRIX.
Have you ever thought that Microsoft should be allowed to lock out of software from even running on the Windows OS. In theory before MS-DOS was created anyone who wanted to use a computer bought or wrote code that was basically its own operating system. What document or law says Microsoft has to allow windows to be used by for example Real Player. Maybe Real Player should design there own software completely and stop complaining that they are being mistreated when they are using other people's work.
and what do you call their lack of action against Debeers and the diamond monopoly. Once again we the European Union F@#king up on their stance about monopolies. And just maybe if Real Player and Quicktime would give out compatible codecs for Windows Media Player they wouldn't be in such a bind as they are now in.
Real Player screwed themselves over because unlike Windows Media Player they didn't upgrade for along time, I remember using Real PLayer G2 for years before they allowed the Real One player to replace the Real Player G2. Second Windows Media Player allows use of MP3 players, cd copying, cd burning, built in internet radio links, current music news, and playing of many types of media, oh and it allows you to copy cds into their propriety wma format or mp3 if you have the codec. Real Player lacks all of theses features. Now I wonder why Real Player and Quicktime SUCK ASS.
xutopia (469129) you need to get your facts straight about the real player, they began with spyware and ads before Windows Media Player was renovated. And let me tell you that that also applies to the annoying "Do you want to upgrade" question window of Quicktime.
The European Union hasn't figured it out yet that the real reason Windows Media Player is doing well is that is doesn't have the adware and spyware in it at all, and that is has many codecs for jsut about everything. Take for instance they have a Divx codec that works with the Windows Media Player, but they don't have one for Quicktime or Real Player. Another thing Real Player doesn't have free is copying and burning cds via the Real Player, Windows Media Player can. Once again is moronic politicians trying to be useful and making a mess out of the software world, when if let alone would straighten itself out.
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Get the history straight on Windows Media Player, its been around for at least 10 years in Windows, it then was part of windows monopoly in the first place.
I'm so damn sick and tired of government getting its nose in the software industry. 10 years ago piracy was a challenge (even on the net) for everyone, it was a classic game of cat and mouse. Software companies made encryptions, priates broke them, an endless cycle and no cared as long as ends met. Now you have the RIAA suing people over copyright and Microsoft being atacked for integration, ease of use, and inovation. Whats next the MATRIX.
Have you ever thought that Microsoft should be allowed to lock out of software from even running on the Windows OS. In theory before MS-DOS was created anyone who wanted to use a computer bought or wrote code that was basically its own operating system. What document or law says Microsoft has to allow windows to be used by for example Real Player. Maybe Real Player should design there own software completely and stop complaining that they are being mistreated when they are using other people's work.
and what do you call their lack of action against Debeers and the diamond monopoly. Once again we the European Union F@#king up on their stance about monopolies. And just maybe if Real Player and Quicktime would give out compatible codecs for Windows Media Player they wouldn't be in such a bind as they are now in.
Real Player screwed themselves over because unlike Windows Media Player they didn't upgrade for along time, I remember using Real PLayer G2 for years before they allowed the Real One player to replace the Real Player G2. Second Windows Media Player allows use of MP3 players, cd copying, cd burning, built in internet radio links, current music news, and playing of many types of media, oh and it allows you to copy cds into their propriety wma format or mp3 if you have the codec. Real Player lacks all of theses features. Now I wonder why Real Player and Quicktime SUCK ASS.
xutopia (469129) you need to get your facts straight about the real player, they began with spyware and ads before Windows Media Player was renovated. And let me tell you that that also applies to the annoying "Do you want to upgrade" question window of Quicktime.
The European Union hasn't figured it out yet that the real reason Windows Media Player is doing well is that is doesn't have the adware and spyware in it at all, and that is has many codecs for jsut about everything. Take for instance they have a Divx codec that works with the Windows Media Player, but they don't have one for Quicktime or Real Player. Another thing Real Player doesn't have free is copying and burning cds via the Real Player, Windows Media Player can. Once again is moronic politicians trying to be useful and making a mess out of the software world, when if let alone would straighten itself out.