Since RealNetworks is all for "compatibility" and getting their stuff to play on the iPod, when do they plan to offer support for Macintosh users in the Rhapsody music store?
Since RealNetworks objects to Apple constraining use of their proprietary formats, when does RealNetworks plan to set an example by opening up all of their file formats for free use and modification by other competing companies?
I can't moderate the parent any higher, since it's already at 5. But folks, this is the only question on the page that's actually worth asking.
Real is one of the few companies left that controls a common file format and doesn't also publish an OS. And they're everywhere, from Amazon to NPR. Spyware? DRM? Distractions. This is the ball game. Nothing else matters.
I always thought if Realnetworks wasn't more "evil" (aggressive) than Microsoft, all those Linux users would pay $something to Mandrake to watch/hear DOMINATING Wmedia format.
Mplayer? Couple of "eula hacking", developers go to jail. Why not now? Since its STILL a threat to Microsoft tin sound wmedia, the realplayer.
As OSX user I am not "saved" too, ask any mac user if he/she can watch scripted wmedia in Microsoft IE for mac even!
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Apple Support (Score:5, Interesting)
Re:Apple Support (Score:5, Insightful)
Since RealNetworks objects to Apple constraining use of their proprietary formats, when does RealNetworks plan to set an example by opening up all of their file formats for free use and modification by other competing companies?
Yes, ASK THIS (Score:5, Interesting)
Real is one of the few companies left that controls a common file format and doesn't also publish an OS. And they're everywhere, from Amazon to NPR. Spyware? DRM? Distractions. This is the ball game. Nothing else matters.
Re:Yes, ASK THIS (Score:1)
Mplayer? Couple of "eula hacking", developers go to jail. Why not now? Since its STILL a threat to Microsoft tin sound wmedia, the realplayer.
As OSX user I am not "saved" too, ask any mac user if he/she can watch scripted wmedia in Microsoft IE for mac even!