Windows Media files have filename extensions of .asf or
.asx. The software involved in Windows Media includes the following:
n Windows Media Player: The supercharged Windows Media Player (see Figure 26-7) received a
complete face-lift when it evolved from version 6 to version 7??”and with the new changeable
skins feature, it??™s quite the literal face-lift. Now, at version 10, it??™s even more powerful. In addition
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to Web streaming, the Windows Media Player accesses many other media types, including audio
CDs, Internet radio, and portable devices. It supports many file extensions, including .asf,
.asx, .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .mp3, .qt, .aif, .mov, and .au. The Windows Media Player
home page is at www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/
default.asp. Macintosh users can find it at www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads
.aspx?pid=download&location=/mac/download/misc/winmp_osx.xml&secid=80
&ssid=8&flgnosysreq=True.
FIGURE 26-7
The Windows Media Player offers instant access to many media types as well as switchable
skins (shown here is the sexy Raptor skin).
n Content creation and server software: You can find a directory of tools for working with
Windows Media at www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia.
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