Real To Release Open Source Windows Media To Linux
Real Media, taking advantage of their settlement with Microsoft, has announced plans to release open source code for Linux that can play Microsoft’s Windows Media formats, specifically Windows Media Audio and Windows Media Video. While some closed source solutions exist, as well as questionably legal solutions, this will be significant as it is totally above board, legal, sanctioned by Microsoft and produced by a major competitor. The code will be released for the Helix Community client project, which also aims to bring Real’s codecs to Linux.
(via Slashdot)
