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Originally posted by Werewolf whats wrong with real player? Im using it only for these kind of files, nothing else... I dont use it for startup, or mp3's etc... btw. the guy in the video is insane

1. 'cause it is spyware. Everything you ever play in RM, will be reported back to their servers. There is nothing you can do about it and they don't even tell you this. They did it for a freaking long time until someone found out that it did..

2. 'cause it's bloatware.. stoopid startup crap, that sucks up my ram.. NO THANKS

3. 'cause from what i remember you get a 2 x 4 pixel image, surrounded by two 1600 x 1200 banner ads.

4. there are better, non-proprietary streaming formats, that you can record and then replay a local copy of the stream, so that there will be no hick-up's..

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Originally posted by drizzt81 1. 'cause it is spyware. Everything you ever play in RM, will be reported back to their servers. There is nothing you can do about it and they don't even tell you this. They did it for a freaking long time until someone found out that it did.. 2. 'cause it's bloatware.. stoopid startup crap, that sucks up my ram.. NO THANKS 3. 'cause from what i remember you get a 2 x 4 pixel image, surrounded by two 1600 x 1200 banner ads. 4. there are better, non-proprietary streaming formats, that you can record and then replay a local copy of the stream, so that there will be no hick-up's..

well, but it's still the most popular streaming audio player...almost every sample is in ra.
just like using windows...even though it's not the best OS, u have to use it. (if u want to be able to use any software u want)

but dont forget about the biggest spyware: Windows

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Originally posted by Werewolf well, but it's still the most popular streaming audio player...almost every sample is in ra. just like using windows...even though it's not the best OS, u have to use it. (if u want to be able to use any software u want) but dont forget about the biggest spyware: Windows

What causes Windows to be "Spyware"? I know it's made by MS but, what MAKES it Spyware?

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Originally posted by Werewolf well, but it's still the most popular streaming audio player...almost every sample is in ra. just like using windows...even though it's not the best OS, u have to use it. (if u want to be able to use any software u want) but dont forget about the biggest spyware: Windows

yes every sample that is in ra format is one less sample i need to listen to.. very simple. I am the customer. If i do not want to support shitty software, i just don't use it..

but yet, what makes windblows spyware?

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every site u visit, ever software u install/uninstall is saved in the registry...and microsoft can access this information...

I read somewhere a more detailed article about it...

I mean, u cant know anything about windows...even most of the ppl who work for microsoft dont see its source code...

no1 knows whats going on when u update Windows connecting to microsofts servers...


btw. media player also keeps records of the files u play and send them to some servers...I read some articles about it...

That video is W-I-C-K-E-D. Period. I'm still in awe.

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Im not sure if you really need a video i guess there is many books out there and the web has lots of sources you just have to search. you can order videos im not sure that your local videoshop will have it. creating your own style is prob the best way.

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