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Windows Media on Mac

majordude

majordude

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I go to certain (streaming) sites that use Real media (BS on any platform!) or Windows media. I see that Microsoft has a media player for Mac as well as a QT plugin (by Flip4Mac).

If I want to see streaming media, what should I install? The Real, free Flip4Mac or MS Media Player?
 
I'd go with Flip4Mac & Perian which will solve most of your media playback woes on the Mac. If you're not into installing different applications, you can always install VLC as it supports just about anything, and it can handle streaming as well.
 
majordude said:
I go to certain (streaming) sites that use Real media (BS on any platform!) or Windows media. I see that Microsoft has a media player for Mac as well as a QT plugin (by Flip4Mac).

If I want to see streaming media, what should I install? The Real, free Flip4Mac or MS Media Player?
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MS Media Player is EOLed so get Flip4Mac.
 
majordude said:
Hmmm. Well, I downloaded the Flip4Mac codec... but it seems hosed.

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For me, Safari behaves correctly by creating a player window. However, content does not stream. There is a possibility that the problem is that the stream is in Windows Media 10 or Windows Media 11 format. Nothing on the Mac plays these. It is more likely that TBN has a wonky setup. The Flash stream works as advertised, which is not entirely a good thing is this case. The Real Media stream does not work, at all. When I see two out of three streams not working, I suspect that the problem lies with server staff and administration rather than the server vendors.
 
I tried to load some of those streams, both the Real Player one (I have Real installed), and the Windows Media Player one (which VLC tried to play).

Both failed to play outright. Real said it lost connection to the server.
 
I think you need to explain to TBN that catering to the Microsoft crowd is unchristian and unHoly and that they are going straight to hell if they don't change their ways.
 
ScoobyMcDoo said:
I think you need to explain to TBN that catering to the Microsoft crowd is unchristian and unHoly and that they are going straight to hell if they don't change their ways.
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Well, us Mac people are already saved 😛 so being able to see the stream would be like preaching to the choir. 😉
 
MisterMe said:
When I see two out of three streams not working, I suspect that the problem lies with server staff and administration rather than the server vendors.
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Yeah, I tend to agree too. Thanks for confirming that it wasn't just my computer that had issues.
 
Wild-Bill said:
Flip4Mac

Don't let Real anywhere NEAR your Mac.

In fact, stop even thinking about it
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What's wrong with Real player? Can Flip4Mac and Perian codec's play Real formats?

I rarely use it, only when the likes of the BBC website want me to use it.
 
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