Paul Lussier wrote:
> It appears that the name of the show is "The Todd Mundt Show" out of
> Michigan. It also appears that *all* NPR affiliates now only stream
> audio in Windows Media format.
There is a (somewhat) good reason for this. Microsoft couldn't compete
with RealMedia, so they dropped the price of the Windows Media server.
A RealServer is way too expensive for a lot of places to run.
> I like Public Radio, though I have always thought they should seek
> advertising to support themselves rather than use my tax dollars.
> Now I am, more than ever, sure that I will never send money to
> support a Public Radio station since I now know that my money will be
> used to purchase software which I will never, ever be able to benefit
> from!
On a semi-related note, Richard Stallman gave a speech last week, but
he refused to let it be webcast because it would force people to
download a proprietary, non-free application in order to see it.
C-Ya,
Kenny
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