The audio and video files require you have flash player (version 6 or higher) installed. Click here to download and install Macromedia Flash Player.

I would really like to have sound clips of every artist I feature on these pages too, but the problem is that it isn't legal (and even if the risk of getting caught is slim, I don't want risk getting in trouble). For the sound clips you'll find here, I have full permission from the original artist/writer, who also holds all the rights to the song.

The basic version of RealPlayer is a free download, if you do not already have it installed on your computer. Click here to download Realplayer (look for a link to the free Basic version unless you really want to pay for the premium version).

Java 1.1 and earlier releases use one audio format exclusively. The audio file must be in .au format, recorded at 8 KHz, mono, in mu-law encoding. If your audio clip is in a different format (e.g., .wav) or a different frequency it must be converted to the exact specifications above before Java can play it. Support for .wav and other formats is part of the Java Media Framework coming in JDK 1.2. Search at www.yahoo.

The WS-100 is not a music player. The tracks are stored as files in a mass storage device. The firmware in the recorder cannot find or play the music files.

Again, according to Steve's posts in the newsgroup, WebTV is working on this?they're attempting to make it possible for us to listen to RA G2 and Microsoft Netshow audio streams. You can find some links to articles and news items regarding G2 as a future WebTV feature here.

The latest version of MediaMVP software supports the playing of WMA music. Download and install the MediaMVP beta version from http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/support/support_mediamvp.html a Windows Media 9 player. A Windows Media 9 player is available from the Microsoft Windows update site. Solution: If the Router has a setting for "Authentication type" in its Wireless configuration, this should be set to "Automatic" or "Open".

We make every attempt to stay up to day with video streaming technology, so you may not have the latest plug-ins for viewing online multimedia. The most common fixes are the following:

Sometimes with older computers and very new computers the operating systems have available updates. If you are experiencing problems not described above you might want to try a WindowsUpdate (for PCs only). This is a free service offered by Microsoft that automatically updates your computer's operating system. You can link to WindowUpdate by clicking: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ Follow the instructions on that page.

There is a substantial difference between CD-ROM discs and CD-R or CD-RW discs. Because of this, there must be differences in the drives used to read these different types of media. Most currently available CD players are capable of reading CD-R and CD-RW discs, but some older models were only designed for use with commercially produced CD-ROM discs. It may be possible to play some brands of CD-R discs in these older players, but we cannot guarantee success.

The PYRAMID BANDS specialize in "Dance" Music for all occasions. We perform music from the 1930's right thru to the 2000's. Our strength is Big Band Music, however we play a variety of the most popular styles of music - just look at our song list.

Yes. Anyone can listen to your music through the Opus Player, or as a podcast. However these songs are provided as 128kbs only, unless they are purchased, in which case they are provided for listening and download as 192kbs files. If you're willing to let users have your music for free, then everyone can listen and download them in 192kbs stereo.

I’ve never understood why anyone would want to know, but an astonishing number of people do. I listen to movie soundtracks, mostly historical epics like “Last of the Mohicans,” “Troy,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” I also listen to bagpipe music. And Yo-Yo Ma. Make of this what you will.

Please check to see if your Real Player is updated with the most current version available. You can download the latest version at the Real Player site — we recommend that you run RealPlayer 10 or higher. Please note: RealPlayer must be launched at least once to complete full installation after download. After full installation, some internet browsers need to be closed and reopened in order for RealPlayer to play streaming files. Also, another common problem is Internet speed.

RealAudio is a file format that allows music to "stream" over the net to a RealAudio player that you install on your computer. You can obtain the basic RealAudio player software free of charge by visiting Real Network's Web site at http://www.real.com and follow the links for 'downloads' and 'free player'.

The Real Player application is currently not compatible with the web browser FireFox. However, as a workaround users can right click on the Play Button which is located under each video/audio files on Patriots.com and select copy shortcut. The user can then past the URL directly into the Real Player application.

Follow the instructions in this Microsoft Knowledge Base article. There is one step that should be added to that article that is not there currently - before deleting the Windows Media DRM folder, you need to close any programs that might be holding files in that folder in use. Specifically, make sure to close Media Player and Media Center, and run the command net stop ehRecvr to stop the Media Center Recording service immediately prior to trying to delete that folder.

For audio/music CDs, you'll want to work with CD-R rather than CD-RW because you can't play CD-RW discs in normal audio/music CD players.

Your IKTV Music Video CD player will play audio CDs, mp3 CDs and, of course, video CDs. You'll be able to sing along to all your favorite songs.