For years, I have been using Real Player instead of WinAmp. I prefer the Explorer style display that the program gives you and I can easily burn CDS with the software. But when I tried to get the thing to play MIDI files, it just wouldn't until yesterday. I got help from a Support person at Real.com. He called himself Chris but his accent was thick enough to be mashed potatoes. But this guy had more patience than anyone I have ever worked with. If anyone else uses Real Player, the 10.5 version will play MIDI files but only after it is properly configured.
There is a check box which asks you if you want Real Player to be your universal player for all media. Normally that works but MIDI is not one of the default options. You have to uncheck that box and check "Configure Media Manually" instead. This is all under Tools and the Media section. There is a list of media types which is amazing and contains about 30 different kinds of media. If you hit the "Select All" option, then and only then, will Real Player handle that kind of file. SPECIAL NOTE: Real Player's free version is not supported by their telephone Customer Service. But Real Player Plus only costs about $20 and it's worth every penny. Once you purchase and download Real Player Plus, you can get the support you need from their center. However, it is not an 800 number. The listing has a 206 area code which puts it somewhere in the west, probably near the state of Washington. John Justice My job feeds my family, music feeds my soul. PERSONAL E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
