Here’s from our archives, some links and some choice quotes…the rivalry, at least over the last 2-3 years:
– RealNetworks Sees $16 Million Cost For Microsoft Suit
– Rob Glaser’s Trash Talking, Again: “Microsoft is making a mess of ‘Plays For Sure,’ its effort to provide an umbrella brand for non-Apple music players and download sites. ‘It makes the marketing for Microsoft Bob look masterful,’ he said. Which is not to say that he thinks marketing is the only issue. ‘They’re taking a bunch of online sites that aren’t that good, a bunch of products that aren’t very good, and putting a logo on them. Every nickel they spend on this is a wasted nickel.'”
– RealNetworks Cries Foul Over Microsoft Antitrust Case
– Can Microsoft Buy RealNetworks’ Silence?
– Korea Opens Probe Against MSFT on Media Player
– RealNetworks Accuses Microsoft Of Exaggerating Harmful Effects
– Microsoft Rebuts RealNetworks Charges
– RealNetworks Files Antitrust Suit Against Microsoft
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