Why does AirAmerica not make their stream available in other formats?

[ibegurpard]

Would it not behoove them to make it available in as many formats as possible? I don't have RealPlayer available on my work computer, which is where I am when their programs run. I had to go through the Randi Rhodes website to get it through Windows media player. I'd rather go directly through AirAmerica to give them the hit.

[movonne]

1. That is a good question...I wish I knew the answer.

[htuttle]

2. Real used to be notorious for their server licensing practices

For high-profile streams, they would usually insist on exclusive access or charge a much higher price. It's possible they are still doing that sort of thing.

[rocktivity]

3. My guess is that they couldn't afford Microsoft's fee.

I've seen a couple of posts for something called Real Alternative you might be able to use.

:headbang:
rocknation

[Suziq]

4. I Have the Same Problem . .

at work. I get AA through the WLIB website. This way their flagship station gets the hit!

http://wlib.com (be sure to disable your pop-up blockers)

:hippie:

[BlueEyedSon]

5. Real works great.

And the alternative is M$

[BlueEyedSon]

6. So install it. it's free.

[ibegurpard]

7. I have it on my home computer

Along with Quicktime and Microsoft Network Player...even though I REALLY don't like RealPlayer, I have them all so I can have access to pretty much anything. However, I don't have it on my work computer and I'm not going to download it. Is it somehow cost-prohibitive for them to make it available in the other common formats?