[P1] Help with Windows Media Player 9 files

[Joe Jones]

In short, no.

Microsoft hasn't released a player for the Mac that supports the 
version 9 codec. Only the windows software can play these files.

The version 9 codec is the first step in their big DRM/content control 
nastiness, and it's unlikely we'll see this codec on the mac - why 
would they? If they get juicy exclusive media distribution deals 
they'll keep them PC only.

For the sake of my soul, I don't touch Windows Media Player.

I can do without any content that is in that format. It's not worth it.

You could ask your uni to use something other than WMP - like 
Quicktime, or even (shudder) Realplayer - at least Real Networks, while 
being a very shady/unlikable company, has a player that works on both 
Mac and PC with their latest codec.

Joe
On Monday, May 19, 2003, at 07:07 Europe/London, PaulKurtz III wrote:

> I'm currently taking classes at the University of Florida, and they 
> give you
> the option of watching the classes on TV, or online.  I've been able to
> watch other classes in the past, but they have recently upgraded to 
> Windows
> Media Player 9 as their format.  I'm now unable to view these files 
> with any
> media player I have.
>
> They give me the option to download or to view streaming.  I've tried 
> to
> download, and haven't been able to, but I would prefer to stream it in.
>
> Does anyone know of a way for me to view these files?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
>
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