Real Alternative description
Play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer

Real Alternative allows you to play RealMedia files without having to install RealOne Player or RealPlayer from Real Networks.

Supported are: RealAudio (.ra .rpm), RealMedia (.rm .ram .rmvb .rpx .smi .smil), RealText (.rt) and ReadPix (.rp).

It also supports RealMedia content that is embedded in webpages. The very user-friendly installation is fully customizable, which means that you can install only those components that you want.

It is highly recommended to uninstall all existing Real related software, like RealPlayer or RealOne Player, before installing.

This way your system stays clean and potential problems will be avoided.

Here are some key features of "Real Alternative":

· Media Player Classic
· RealMedia Codecs
· RealMedia DirectShow splitter
· RealMedia plugin for Internet Explorer
· RealMedia plugin for Opera/Mozilla/Netscape


Limitations:

· .smi and .smil files only play the first part of a clip.
· RealMedia DirectShow splitter does not work with streaming content. You must use Media Player Classic to play streaming content.