[openbeos] Re: RealPlayer going opensource
- From: "Tony" <togermano@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 06:40:17 -0500
thats cool
----- Original Message -----
From: "Luke Fowler" <luke.fowler@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "openbeos" <openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 12:36 AM
Subject: [openbeos] RealPlayer going opensource
> I know this should probably go to the Media list but since I'm not
> subscribed to it I thought it was important enough to post here.
>
> http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-963704.html
> has the announcement:
> RealNetworks on Tuesday publicly disclosed the software blueprint to its
> streaming media technology in an effort to take on Microsoft.
>
> As expected, RealNetworks released the source code to its client
> software, which includes fully functioning media players for Linux, Mac
> OS X and Windows. The open-source client, which RealNetworks calls the
> "Helix DNA Client," includes code for the company's RealOne media player
> and its audio and video codecs.
>
> This is really good news since this gives the OBOS team access to the
> codecs and a leg up in the media arena.
>
> -DECman
>
>
>
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