In August 2004, CBC.ca moved to one standard media player for live streaming - Windows Media Player.
Windows Media player is currently the most commonly used format in the marketplace and using this format allows CBC.ca to deliver live radio streaming to the widest possible audience. Further, by supporting only one commonly used media player (Windows Media), we can direct more technical support and resources behind this standard format and use the efficiencies to offer more radio streams to more Canadians, both at home and abroad.
CBC.ca continues to offer on-demand audio and video clips using RealPlayer. We constantly evaluate new streaming formats and welcome audience feedback. Please contact CBC Audience Relations if you have suggestions or comments.
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