Real Alternative

Real Alternative

Infobox_Software
name = Real Alternative


caption =
developer = KL Software
latest_release_version = 1.9.0
latest_release_date = release date|2008|09|29
operating_system = Windows
genre = video codec bundle
license =
website = [http://www.codecguide.com/about_real.htm Real Alternative]

Real Alternative is a codec pack created for playing RealMedia files on Microsoft Windows operating systems without installing RealPlayer. The pack can be used with any DirectShow-enabled media player, such as Media Player Classic, which is included as part of the package. The pack was designed by KL Software using Real Media Splitter, an open source video filter, and Real Media Codecs.

It is bundled with many free codec packs. Users who prefer Real Alternative often cite dissatisfaction with the official RealPlayer software. [cite web
url = http://www.winplanet.com/article/2684-.htm
title = Real Alternative: Better Than the Real Thing?
author = Adam Stone
publisher = Jupitermedia Corporation
work = WinPlanet Reviews
accessdate = 2007-09-10]

Legality

According to Karl Lillevold of RealNetworks, KL Software simply re-packages RealNetworks' own copyrighted DLLs and distributes them without permission, which means that he believes that the codec pack is illegal. [cite web
author = Karl Lillevold, RealNetworks
date = 2005-12-01
url = http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?threadid=68399
title = RealPlayer 10.5, installation, performance, etc.
publisher = Doom9
accessdate = 2006-08-22] No legal action by RealNetworks has been taken against KL Software.

Limitations

Real Alternative is unable to provide some of the original RealPlayer's functions. Some files, like .smi and .smil files, only play the first part of a clip. The Real Time Streaming Protocol (rtsp://) won't be played in DirectShow media players (i.e. Windows Media Player).

Notes

ee also

* RealPlayer
* Helix
* QuickTime Alternative
* Winamp Alternative
* Media Player Classic
* VLC media player
* Combined Community Codec Pack

External links

* [http://codecguide.com/about_real.htm Official Website]
* [http://codecguide.com/download_real.htm Download]


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