 xeerex wrote:
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Their servers are actually pretty cool. |
Their servers might be cool -- but why use a proprietary format for
streaming? Besides, I have to install the "client" software which is
just not worth it IMHO. For any real content, I would suggest you
google for "alternative real player". Then you get the benefit of their
cool servers without using their software.
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There are some very compelling reasons to use Real servers for
streaming - not the least of which is bandwidth and user experience.
Real lets you specify different settings for different bandwidth users
and automatically deliver the best content for the connection, e.g.
56k, 128k, 384k, 1.5Mbps, etc.
I don't know if the "alternative real player" will facilitate a Real
server. And actually, the Real Media format is pretty good when
compared with a lot of others.
Their client software used to be really bad, but it has improved
MAJORLY. They are definitely worth checking out if you haven't done so
in a few years.
Another thing about Real players is that they are a fantastic rich
media platform for delivering wicked presentations and things. It's
amazing that people haven't picked up on it. Same could be said for
QuickTime, but they are still weak in comparison to Real for that.
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sorry just needed to vent a little bit!!
