Journal damm0's Journal: Locked out of the Game 1
Game 7 of the Canucks vs Wilds
Goal: Get real-time Canucks coverage. TV and Radio are not an option, so my remaining choices are find an Internet source or go to the local pub.
So I go the Internet route.
- CBC: not an option, as they use Real Media. There is no Real Media player that will work on my Linux system.
- CKNW (Vancouver radio station): Hosts their stream through a 3rd party... the 3rd party uses complex javascript that is not compatible with Mozilla, so I can't even find the URL to the stream
- Canucks.com: Provides a link to "NHL Radio" but that ends up on a Microsoft site. The MS Site embeds the stream URL via an ActiveX control, so again, no dice. If I could only get the stream link, I could get mplayer to play it.
So frustration. I guess I'll wander over to the local pub, maybe I'll even enjoy it.
First Post! (Score:2)
I'm not sure why you can't use RealPlayer. I've successfully used RealPlayer 8, 9 and RealOne player on my system without too much problem.
I agree, CKNW using that 3rd party system is a pain. I actually setup my own Shoutcast server to stream an MP3 so I could listen to hockey games away from home.
I hope one day, NHL will breakout on its own and stop relying on Microsoft to supply its proprietary services.