Can I play a .ram file in Winamp 2.81?

[Muse]

I'm at a website with song downloads in "AM quality" .ram files. Windows 2000 asked me what application to use for the files and I picked out my Winamp 2.81. I get no sound. Do I need a different app for it? TIA.

 

[Muse]

Oh, no, I have to install Real Audio to hear these? Ugh! Is there a least objectionable version? I think I may have a few old versions (installs) lieing about on my HD's.

 

[0roo0roo]

real alternative

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
real alternative

That looks like a real good idea. Thanks.

Looks to be here

 

[Mavrick007]

As far as I know it will only work with Windows Media Player Classic, but that's still not too bad.. much better than installing Real Audio/Player.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: Mavrick007
As far as I know it will only work with Windows Media Player Classic, but that's still not too bad.. much better than installing Real Audio/Player.

Well, I did the install and it seemed pretty straightforward. Does it mean that I don't have the latest Windows Media Player installed anymore? I am able to play .ram files now.

Edit: It looks like I still have WMP 9.x installed, so I guess the WM Classic just kicks in for the .ram stuff.