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Reports on the release of the final beta version of RealNetworks Inc.'s streaming media solution, RealSystem G2. Allowance of content creators to take advantage of Intel's Web Streaming Video technology to encode video four times faster than before; SureStream feature for eliminating the need for multiple encoded files; End-user improvements.

Reports on the decision of PointCast Inc. to withdraw its initial public offering application to pursue a strategic partnership option. Decision as a sign of the company's confused overall strategy.

Introduces Microsoft and Real Networks' multimedia players. Microsoft's Windows NT Server NetShow Services and Windows Media Player; Real Networks' release of the beta version of RealSystem G2; Adoption of Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) as the standard for delivery streaming media content to end-users; Product features.

Introduces Cisco Systems' IP/TV 2.0, an upgrade to its Internet Protocol/television (IP/TV) high-quality streaming video on demand over corporate intranets. Video-on-demand features; Capabilities; Systems requirements; Market price.

Reports on GEO Interactive's plans to launch its Emblaze VideoPro, a tool to create streaming video that runs in any Java-enabled browser. Emblaze VideoPro's ability to convert AVI files into high-quality video files; Advantages of Emblaze over competitors.

Reports on Intraware Inc.'s launching of its end-to-end service called SubscribNet. Mechanics of the service's software tracking function; Convenience benefits of the service for system administrators; Availability of a Web-based research service from Intraware.

Features Microsoft Corp.'s NetShow 3.0 and Media Player Software Development Kit software. Capabilities; Availability; Contact information.

Reports that RealNetworks Inc. has announced the RealSystem G2 streaming media software. RealSystem G2's SmartStream technology; Media types added by RealNetworks; One-button access offered by the RealPlayer client.

Reports on PointCast Inc.'s release of the version 2.5 of its push software as well as upgraded content services and personalization. Added features including intelligent channel defaulting and vertical content channels.

Presents the symmetric multiprocessing servers AcerAltos 19000Pro4 and AcerAltos 930 manufactured by Acer America Corp. Recommended retail price; Systems configuration; Potential application of the products.

Reports that the World Wide Web Consortium released the first working draft of the Document Object Model specification, Core Level 1, which provides the general framework for document navigation and content manipulation across HTML, Dynamic HTML, and Extensible Markup Language. Level zero functionality equivalent to that found in Netscape Navigator 3.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.

Focuses on Thomson Consumer Electronics' distribution of company information through an intranet linking employees in offices in the United States. Background information on the company; Site description; Cost reductions; Contact information.