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    RealNetworks, the most recent corporate convert to open-source religion, has pledged to embrace streaming media's open-source stalwart in a move that could threaten the popular MP3 format.

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  • AOL puts heat on media players

    AOL Time Warner has updated its popular Winamp MP3 player, adding video capabilities that bring the program into direct competition with Microsoft, Apple and RealNetworks.

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    As Bill Gates steps down from full-time work at Microsoft, well-wishing cheers and not-so-nice jeers are echoing from Silicon Valley.

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  • MP3 Jukebox Programs

    Today software jukeboxes programs do a lot more than play music. They let you work with multiple audio-file formats, create and save playlists, copy files to a CD or portable MP3 player, and even print CD covers and inserts.

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