"ten years ago, the web was full of static content. the 1995 debut of realplayer changed all that. streaming audio and video in a free media player was a bold step forward into making the internet a viable entertainment platform, and realnetworks was there. today the software plays almost every media format, and the online music store sells tunes compatible with most mp3 players--even the ipod. realplayer hasn't always been at the head of the class, but it was there first, and it keeps adapting to the developing world of online media."
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