[P1] Help with Windows Media Player 9 files

[PaulKurtz III]

I suggested he additionally encode the classes with the older version for
Mac users.  He said that I could download it an view it with RealPlayer.  I
could not.  He said that I was the only one with this problem, implying that
it was my fault I can't watch the files.  You'd think I'd be used to this by
now but...

Paul


On 5/19/03 1:15 PM, "Joe Jones" <joham at jo-ham.com> wrote:

> 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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