RealPlayer From: RealNetworks popular pick Version G2 Update 1 Release date March 25, 1999 File size 5MB Downloads 1,191,221 License Free Minimum reqs. Pentium-120, Windows 95/98/NT 4.0, 16MB RAM Approx. download time 23 min. at 28.8 kbps Description: Note: RealPlayer G2 Update 1 is the full version of the free player. You do not need a previous version to install this download. The download link on this page will lead you to a page on the RealNetworks site. You must choose the player you would like and fill out a form in order to download the file. RealPlayer allows you to enjoy streaming audio and video on networks and the Internet. Features include RealFlash support (Windows 95/NT only); destination buttons for one-click access to news and entertainment; near-CD audio quality (28.8-kbps and faster connections only); and full-screen video capability (high-bandwidth connections only). RealPlayer G2 provides improvements in audio and video quality, new multimedia applications, content channels, an automatic-upgrade feature, SmartStream technology to eliminate rebuffering, and the ability to search for audio and video clips. RealPlayer G2 Update 1 now features a built-in AOL Instant Messenger that lets you chat while you're playing streaming audio and video. You can also send your Instant Messenger buddies a link to the clip you're watching. Update 1 will also add a RealGuide Explorer Bar to Internet Explorer 5.0; this offers instant access to more than 1,700 live radio and television stations. G2 Update 1 also offers enhanced start-up performance for RealChannels and rich media presentations, stability improvements when running on Windows NT and playing media in browsers, and better fast-forward and rewind performance. Three versions of RealPlayer G2 Update 1 are available: a 5.7MB Complete Installation; a 4.3MB Standard Installation, which does not include support for some playback formats; and a 2.6MB Minimal Installation, which does not include AOL Instant Messanger files and features and does not support some playback formats. This is the final release and is likely to offer greater stability than the beta releases. If you've already registered for RealPlayer Plus, you can upgrade to RealPlayer Plus G2. Download now Show me all download sites » Buy Online from our sponsors • Get the fully-loaded RealPlayer from BuyDirect.com now! Go Shopping! Online offers from our sponsors NeoPlanet. NECX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download the software you want now! • Bid now and save at Egghead Auctions • Shopping for a PC? Save at Egghead Related links for RealPlayer • 50 Fabulous Freebies