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Re: File formats?

You also might want to review this page on the Helix site:
https://helix-server.helixcommunity.org/2006/devdocs/ helix_server_comparision
You'll note that the open source version only streams proprietary Real files. To stream QuickTime, MPEG-4 or WMV requires a commercially licensed version of Helix server.

AFAIK, Real does not allow commercial use of their codecs without licensing their codec. Licensing terms for the codec are outlined here:
https://community.helixcommunity.org/2002/intro/commercial-license/ real_format
Free use of the Real codec is provided only under the Research & Development license, outlined here:
https://helixcommunity.org/realcodecs/#Research_License

On Oct 26, 2006, at 11:17 AM, Frank Fulchiero wrote:

I am not trying to start any FUD here, but you better check how well the Helix server can stream Quicktime files, if that's important.
I have heard it does not do a very good job.
Normally, I would not be passing on hearsay, but I did hear it directly a while ago from someone that was actually trying to do it.
My apologies to Real if it proven to be unfounded.
Someone with actual experience, without an ulterior motive, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, QTSS/DSS can stream mpeg4, which is more "open" than any Real or WMV products, at the present time.

Frank Fulchiero
Digital Media Specialist
Connecticut College

From: Matthew Brown <email@hidden>
Subject: Re: File formats?

It seems odd though that Real's Helix server can play both QT and WMV
files.  Evidently WMV is not all that closed.  ALSO, Real has Open
Source version of it's player and its server, so it seems that they
are putting their format out there to some degree in an open fashion.

It's a shame, too, because I would guess there are many out there
like me that have a ton of files to move over, and allowing us to
play them on the QTSS platform would be a great way to get more
market share.

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