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We've selected a few of the best-known plug-ins to be profiled here. Each profile includes information about where the plug-in comes from, what it does, what you need to use it, as well as how to get it. Click a profile for more information.
Shockwave
Shockwave gives you movies, animations, interactive games, slide-shows,
streaming audio, and
background music. It really is one of the most exciting plug-ins on the
Web!
RealPlayer
A very popular audio and video streaming
plug-in, RealPlayer allows you to listen to music and radio, as well as
watch news and other presentations over the Internet. The plug-in plays
the audio and video as it is downloading, so you don't have to wait to
start enjoying it.
Quicktime
Apple's latest plug-in delivers digital video and audio over the Net.
It also lets you view scenes in 360-degree perspectives. By clicking and
moving your mouse, you can move around an image, which gives you the feeling
of being in a physical space. It works on Windows, too!
Acrobat
From fancy-format reports to full-length books, Adobe Acrobat allows you
to get print-quality documents over the Web and peruse them right in your
browser window.
NetShow
Microsoft's
NetShow is a new and increasingly popular video plug-in that supports
streaming. Check it
out!
These aren't the only plug-ins available on the Internet. Many new plug-ins have appeared on the market, particularly in the domain of video. If you're feeling adventurous, check out some other video players. You can also see what plug-ins come with the Sympatico software.
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