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RealNetworks today announced the launch of the Helix Player project. The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive open source media player for Linux, Unix and Solaris, with broad industry support among companies and organizations distributing and developing Linux software. The open-source Helix Player, with the addition of the RealAudio and RealVideo binaries, will enable Linux, Unix and Solaris users for the first time to enjoy a similar level of media playback and SMIL 2.0 support that millions of consumers do today using the free RealOne Player on Windows and Mac.
In related news, RealNetworks today announced the Helix Community Grant Program. The grant program is open to all, including independent developers, academic and research institutions, non-profits and commercial enterprises. It has been formed to support researchers and open source developers within the Helix community pursue their digital media innovation efforts, and those seeking an open source digital media platform. Applications are being accepted for the Helix community Grant Program until October 03, 2003.
Consumers can access and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks' consumer software at http://www.real.com. RealNetworks' systems and corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com. For more information about the Helix community, visit www.helixcommunity.org.
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