LinuxWorld, New York, January 22, 2003 — RealNetworks®, Inc., (Nasdaq: RNWK), the global leader in Internet media delivery, (Nasdaq: RNWK, Booth #363), today announced the third source code component of the Helix™ platform, the Helix DNA Server, is now available to software developers through the Helix Community at www.helixcommunity.org. With Helix DNA Server, developers for the first time have source code access to a major end-to-end media delivery platform, consisting of producer, server and client components. Helix DNA Server is the core source code of RealNetworks' Helix Universal Server, the 9th generation, multi-format digital media server that thousands of webcasters already use to deliver content on the Internet.

RealNetworks also announced that more than 10,000 software developers have joined the Helix Community since its launch in July, and that the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has certified the public source license used by the Helix Community.

"Today we deliver on the commitment we made in July to create a complete, open media delivery platform and source code community," said Rob Glaser, founder and CEO, RealNetworks, Inc. "With 10,000 members and proven foundational technology, the Helix Community is ready to take flight!"

Helix DNA Server source code will enable developers to build multi-format products for live and on-demand streaming, web collaboration, mobile media delivery, in-home streaming, and many other applications. Helix DNA Server streams MP3, RealAudio® and RealVideo®. RealNetworks intends to add support for MPEG-4 after the MPEG-4 systems license terms have been released by the MPEG-4 licensing body, MPEG LA. Developers can create extensions for other media types such as Windows Media and QuickTime, or they can license these extensions from RealNetworks through the Helix Community. The Helix DNA Server is available for AIX, HP-UX, Tru64, FreeBSD, Linux, Solaris, Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems.

Helix DNA Server is the third release of source code into the Helix Community. In October, RealNetworks released the Helix DNA Client source code, which enables developers to build playback applications that support any format. In December, RealNetworks released the Helix DNA Producer, which enabled developers to build encoding applications that support any format. The Helix platform has already received wide industry support form the likes of Cisco, HP, IBM, Network Appliance, nCUBE, Nokia, Oracle, PalmSource, Pinnacle Systems, Red Hat, Sun Microsystems, Symbian, Virage, Volera and many others.

Video testimonials supporting the Helix DNA Server from Cisco, HP, and Red Hat are available at www.helixcommunity.org

Helix DNA Server Features
The Helix DNA Server offers a robust source code base for developing digital media delivery products including:
- 9th generation media server
- Industry standard streaming media protocol and transports including - RTSP, RTP, SAP and SDP
- Live and on-demand broadcasting
- Native MP3 support
- RealVideo and RealAudio codec/file format support *
- Administration, monitoring and logging
- Full client authentication support, such as for pay per view services
*Available for free under the RPSL, included in the RCSL royalty for commercial distribution.

I agree.
I'll also take fish any day of the year over helix.

Sorry, i just must say this....no offence to any of you guys.
[anger]
[span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%']Anyone who supports anything related to Real Networks is a LAMER!!![/span]
DO NOT support their CRAP!!!!!
Please, how IDIOTIC need you be to not understand how completely EVIL Real is?!?!...
I HATE Real!!! And frankly, i think you should too..

Since i didn't get much sleep the last 3 days or so, i actually considered installing a hacked Real codecs package that will allow me to use real media without needing Real software, i checked the .reg file (which was over 350k is size!) and there were entries i didn't like, like for "RealJukeBox" and stuff, so didn't install it.
Now, i'm a little more clear, and I AM ASHAMED of even considering installing the codecs!!!
So, damn it, Real is evil, even if it's completely safe, i won't install it, or anything that's related to Real! EVER!
[/end anger]

You need to take a coffee and engage brain

NA Client is conceptually no different from the Mozilla Gecko HTML rendering engine used a variety of web browsers

© You agree not use any information derived from Your use and review of the Covered Code, including but not limited to any algorithms or inventions that may be contained in the Covered Code, for the purpose of asserting any of Your patent rights, or assisting a third party to assert any of its patent rights, against Licensor or any Contributor.

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For example, although the Mozilla Public License v1.1 allows Mozilla code to be combined with proprietary software that is not subject to the MPL, if MPL-licensed code is used with Covered Code the MPL-licensed code could not be combined or linked with any code not governed by the MPL. The general intent of this section 4.2 is to enable use of Covered Code with applications that are wholly subject to an acceptable open source license. You are responsible for determining whether your use of software with Covered Code is allowed under Your license to such software.

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5.1. Trademarks. This License does not grant any rights to use the trademarks or trade names owned by Licensor ("Licensor Marks" defined in Exhibit C) or to any trademark or trade name belonging to any Contributor. No Licensor Marks may be used to endorse or promote products derived from the Original Code other than as permitted by the Licensor Trademark Policy defined in Exhibit C.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. In no event shall Licensor's total liability to You for all damages (other than as may be required by applicable law) under this License exceed the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).

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10. Ownership. Subject to the licenses granted under this License, each Contributor retains all rights, title and interest in and to any Modifications made by such Contributor. Licensor retains all rights, title and interest in and to the Original Code and any Modifications made by or on behalf of Licensor ("Licensor Modifications"), and such Licensor Modifications will not be automatically subject to this License. Licensor may, at its sole discretion, choose to license such Licensor Modifications under this License, or on different terms from those contained in this License or may choose not to license them at all.

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12.1 Government End Users. The Covered Code is a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101. Government software and technical data rights in the Covered Code include only those rights customarily provided to the public as defined in this License. This customary commercial license in technical data and software is provided in accordance with FAR 12.211 (Technical Data) and 12.212 (Computer Software) and, for Department of Defense purchases, DFAR 252.227-7015 (Technical Data -- Commercial Items) and 227.7202-3 (Rights in Commercial Computer Software or Computer Software Documentation). Accordingly, all U.S. Government End Users acquire Covered Code with only those rights set forth herein.

12.2 Relationship of Parties. This License will not be construed as creating an agency, partnership, joint venture or any other form of legal association between or among You, Licensor or any Contributor, and You will not represent to the contrary, whether expressly, by implication, appearance or otherwise.

12.3 Independent Development. Nothing in this License will impair Licensor's right to acquire, license, develop, have others develop for it, market and/or distribute technology or products that perform the same or similar functions as, or otherwise compete with, Modifications, Derivative Works, technology or products that You may develop, produce, market or distribute.

This file is part of the Helix DNA Technology. RealNetworks is the developer of the Original code and owns the copyrights in the portions it created.

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EXHIBIT B

Compatible Source Licenses for the RealNetworks Public Source License. The following list applies to the most recent version of the license as of October 25, 2002, unless otherwise indicated.

   * Academic Free License
   * Apache Software License
   * Apple Public Source License
   * Artistic license
   * Attribution Assurance Licenses
   * BSD license
   * Common Public License1
   * Eiffel Forum License
   * GNU General Public License (GPL)1
   * GNU Library or "Lesser" General Public License (LGPL)1
   * IBM Public License
   * Intel Open Source License
   * Jabber Open Source License
   * MIT license
   * MITRE Collaborative Virtual Workspace License (CVW License)
   * Motosoto License
   * Mozilla Public License 1.0 (MPL)
   * Mozilla Public License 1.1 (MPL)
   * Nokia Open Source License
   * Open Group Test Suite License
   * Python Software Foundation License
   * Ricoh Source Code Public License
   * Sun Industry Standards Source License (SISSL)
   * Sun Public License
   * University of Illinois/NCSA Open Source License
   * Vovida Software License v. 1.0
   * W3C License
   * X.Net License
   * Zope Public License
   * zlib/libpng license

1Note: because this license contains certain reciprocal licensing terms that purport to extend to independently developed code, You may be prohibited under the terms of this otherwise compatible license from using code licensed under its terms with Covered Code because Covered Code may only be licensed under the RealNetworks Public Source License. Any attempt to apply non RPSL license terms, including without limitation the GPL, to Covered Code is expressly forbidden. You are responsible for ensuring that Your use of Compatible Source Licensed code does not violate either the RPSL or the Compatible Source License.

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EXHIBIT C

RealNetworks' Trademark policy.

RealNetworks defines the following trademarks collectively as "Licensor Trademarks": "RealNetworks", "RealPlayer", "RealJukebox", "RealSystem", "RealAudio", "RealVideo", "RealOne Player", "RealMedia", "Helix" or any other trademarks or trade names belonging to RealNetworks.

RealNetworks "Licensor Trademark Policy" forbids any use of Licensor Trademarks except as permitted by and in strict compliance at all times with RealNetworks' third party trademark usage guidelines which are posted at www.realnetworks.com/info/helixlogo.html.

Could John V read this post please, and see if anything need to edited...