Just SMIL News - Sept 30, 1998

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Sept 30 1998

Java Player October 5!

Herve Foucher and Lionel Bernardi of Helio have announced that their
Java-based SMIL player will be available October 5. The alpha release will
support GIF, JPG and AU media types. And Just SMIL has  the screen shots.


Real Signs Big Deals, Ships Beta 2

Anyone doubting the ability of RealNetworks to hold off Microsoft had
better take a second look. With timely support for breaking news and
impressive deal making, Real has shown that they don't intend to lose
market share without a fight. With the surge caused by the Whitehouse
scandal, RealNetworks now has over 5 million SMIL capable G2 players in
use. Intel licensing has resulted in a new G2 Beta that provides
outstanding video support. And a deal with AOL could put G2 in the hands of
up to 10 million new users.


Macromedia and Microsoft Changing Tune?

Macromedia and Microsoft seem to be gaining a softer heart toward SMIL.
Macromedia, the company that once was quoted by Wired as saying SMIL "does
not enable an author to create a rich, interactive multimedia presentation
with any kind of sophistication" is now saying in TechInvestor that "we're
very active in the SMIL process." An amazing statement considering the
total lack of SMIL information found on their site. Maybe that will change
this week. Microsoft, Macromedia, and Compaq have teamed up offer a new
take on SMIL with the HTML+TIME specification. Is it a step forward or an
end-run around SMIL? Tell us what you think in SMILZone.


Developer.com Tutorial

Developer.com has been running a series on SMIL. Catch the latest offering
by John Maxwell Hobbs. His articles are also listed in the Info and Guides
section.


Rolling Stone SMILes

IRolling Stone Online is getting into SMIL. Catch Associate Editor Doug
Gottlieb's  latest work on their site. If you have a new SMIL you are proud
of, please let us know.


SMIL for Education

Pankaj Kamthan of Concordia University has rolled out a SMIL site for the
academic community. Visitors are welcome.


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Received on Wednesday, 30 September 1998 12:23:06 UTC