.smil files help

[dansheen]

Is there any freeware that will play streaming .smil files from NPR?
I've eliminated realplayer from my computer and real alternative won't
play them.

Thanks

 

[Mark R. Blain]

Is there any freeware that will play streaming .smil files from NPR?
I've eliminated realplayer from my computer and real alternative won't
play them.

I have read (here and elsewhere) that the BBC contracted with Real
Networks to provide a special, spyware- and adware-free version of
Real Player 8 (an older version) for their listeners. If you want to
test that claim:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/audiohelp_install.shtml

Another program that has been claimed to play .smil is JetAudio Basic.
Again, I can't verify that.
http://www.cowonamerica.com/download/

Linux users can use Helix (the RealPlayer core code), but that's not a
viable option for MS-Windows users.
<http://groups.google.com/group/alt.comp.freeware/msg/bbe75615621194a6>

 

[FirstName LastName]

Is there any freeware that will play streaming .smil files from NPR?
I've eliminated realplayer from my computer and real alternative won't
play them.

Thanks

http://www.cwi.nl/projects/Ambulant/distPlayer.html
The AMBULANT Player

<quote>
The AMBULANT player may also be used as a complete, multi-platform media
player for applications that do not need support for closed, proprietary
media formats.

The AMBULANT SMIL Player is provided in two formats: an open source
distribution that can be built on Linux, Mac OS X and Windows systems,
and a set of convenience installers that have been pre-built for various
platforms. Please pick the appropriate link in the following table to
select the desired AMBULANT distribution.
</quote>

But...

<quote>
*If you want to use AMBULANT as a media player, please keep in mind that
licensing issues prevent us from providing support for RealMedia or
WindowsMedia proprietary formats in this release of AMBULANT.*
</quote>