RealNetworks CEO trumpets software, talks copyright

 

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Chief executive Rob Glaser recruits Francis Ford Coppola to expound on copyrights and the attributes of RealNetworks' technology at the Real Conference 2000 in San Jose, Calif. "Napster has 10 million users and no friends in the industry." - Malcolm Maclachlan, International Data Corp. analyst, on whether Napster threatens RealNetworks' business

Glaser, Coppola on copyright concerns RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser shares the stage with film titan Francis Ford Coppola and stresses his company's commitment to protect copyright holders. Real plugs video, plays down browsing As the company talks up the latest version of its RealSystem software, the theme of convergence is never far below the surface. Intel, Real team on Web streaming software The chip giant and the streaming media leader say they have jointly developed new software that will deliver clearer and smoother images over the Web. previous coverage Streaming rivals square off with facts, figures As RealNetworks launches its all-in-one media software and commences its weeklong conference, Microsoft tries to steal a little of the company's thunder with a handful of announcements not-so-subtly aimed at its chief streaming rival. Real targets Microsoft with new media software update Marking its latest effort in its battle against the software giant, RealNetworks unveils a product that packages many of its online media delivery services into one offering.