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Malia - Mar 6, 2008 - 8:02 pm

For example, I wanted to go to Yahoo Music and stream radio and I got this message.

The page “http://radio.music.yahoo.com/radio/p...ned&sourceID=” has content of MIME type “application/x-oleobject”. Because you don’t have a plug-in installed for this MIME type, this content can’t be displayed.

What do I need to do to be able to use this and other websites?

eric2006 - Mar 6, 2008 - 8:31 pm

Unfortunately, this is another case of compatibility ignorance on Yahoo's part. LAUNCHcast requires Windows Media Player, which has not been developed for OS X in years. Furthermore, the player quits as soon as it discovers you are using OS X, so Flip4Mac doesn't get a chance to run. I suggest you complain directly to Yahoo music.

For other sites that require Windows Media Player, you can use Flip4Mac
http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_download.htm

Eric

Malia - Mar 9, 2008 - 6:20 pm

Thanks for letting me know. Do you think that I should download flip4mac for any other compatability issues.

eric2006 - Mar 9, 2008 - 7:52 pm

Flip4mac handles most of what WMP does, one big example would be .avi files. It's a good thing to have if you want to play media files.

Eric

Malia - Mar 10, 2008 - 6:57 pm

thanks for your help.