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  • Real takes the open-source route

    RealNetworks has unveiled a new open-source version of its streaming media technology that supports multiple file formats for audio and video, including those that use Microsoft's Windows Media technology.

  • Real's open source code lacks MPEG-4

    RealNetworks on Wednesday released the last piece of its three-part open-source code for streaming digital media, but the server code lacks support for the industry standard MPEG-4.

  • AOL puts heat on media players

    AOL Time Warner has updated its popular Winamp MP3 player, adding video capabilities that bring the program into direct competition with Microsoft, Apple and RealNetworks.

  • RealNetworks reveals code in single Helix

    RealNetworks has publicly disclosed the software blueprint to its streaming media technology in an effort to take on Microsoft.

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