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Computer Whizz posted 16-10-2001 20:37 GMT     
ummmm..... does anyone know where I can download a codec that enables me to listen to Real Audio files in Windows Media Player do they?

I used to have it for my old machine - originally downloaded from the normal internet automatic thing, but that was a one off thing!

I don't have to install Real Player do I?? If so, can I uninstall it afterwards?
I've only had Real Player once before, and after getting this codec uninstalled it and was done with it!
so any help will be appreciated.

Computer Whizz

Alex posted 17-10-2001 12:06 GMT          
Alas no. There are plugins for Winamp that will let you play RealWhatever files, but you have to install RealPlayer first. Just make sure you've thoroughly checked all options so that you don't end up with RealPlayer taking over your whole system -very annoying how they assume that anybody just wanting to listen a RealAudio stream suddenly wants to live their entire life The RealAudio Way. "Yes, I love your entire corporation!!"
Computer Whizz posted 17-10-2001 18:50 GMT          
So you're saying I can uninstall RP afterwards?
And there IS a plug-in for winamp, but that ALSO requires RP to be installed - I was wondering about Windows Media Player (further referred to as WMP), and wondered if I could download Real's codec from somewhere else, so that I could play .ra's on WMP.....

ahhh well, off to real.com it is!

Computer Whizz