Windows Media Player Windows Media Technology 4 and Additional Features Forrest Stroud
Windows Media Technology 4 and Additional Features
Speaking of the latest and greatest technology, support for Windows Media Technologies 4.0 is one of the most important additions to the Media Player as of version 6.4. Windows Media Technologies 4.0 allows the Media Player to deliver FM-stereo-quality streaming audio for all modem users via Microsoft's Windows Media compression software "MSAudio". The result is high-quality download-and-play music with files that are half the size of equivalent-quality MP3 files.
Additional features in the Windows Media Player include quick resize capabilities for changing the size of video images at will (can range from 1/16th of the screen to full screen playback), a ten second playlist preview option, a more intuitive and attractive interface, and new buttons for rewinding and fast forwarding clips. Like NetShow 2.x, the Media Player can also function as either a standalone player or a plug-in for Internet Explorer (obviously) and Netscape Communicator.
