A reader reports that "Downslam has broken off negotions with
Real Networks because the cost to use Real for the music distribution will
be about the cost of a shuttle mission. Instead they plan to hold a press
conference next week to announce that they will be using Quicktime Server
and OS X Server for everything. Downsalm and Apple may make some other
announcement at the NAB show in Las Vegas.
"
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