RealNetworks

figured the team, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, are smart, intelligent and are visionaries hoping to explore the untapped resources that can deliver the cutting-edge technologies that we enjoyed today. Rob went on to spend 10 yrs. with this technology revolutionary team. He eventually decided to leave to really find his niche of what he really wanted. In the summer of 1993, he travelled to Germany, Greece and Egypt just to get time away to think through his options. He eventually returned to Microsoft, took a consulting job to investigate how internet might develop into a medium. In an effort to exhibit a sense of dependence and resolve of what he had been working upon, In February 1994, Rob incorporated progressive network (later renamed RealNetworks). His hard work resulted to the launching of RealPlayer, which was the company flagship product. Considering the importance of the RealPlayer, a music and video software, it is evident how Rob's critical thinking and planning had paid off. Considering Rob's success, it is essential to engage in critical thinking when wanting to do something different, yet beneficial to all. As a visionary, it is essential to have great ideas and how the ideas will serve the common good of humanity. Once this is made clear, it is vital to have a comprehensive strategy that will analyze the progress of the plan, and as plan shift along the way, so will the adjustment in strategy. This type system is essential for the leadership of the agenda to…

This shows that content creators still have a right to their content, and that companies that knowingly allow the infringement to occur can still be liable for lawsuit. Another example of the DMCA protecting the copyright owners is in the RealNetworks, Inc. v. DVD Copy Control Association. RealNetworks, Inc. licensed the Content Scramble System, which prevented the copying of DVDs, from the DVD Copy Control Association. At the same time, they also created a software called RealDVD, which…

What is Big Fish Games? A casual gaming company founded in 2002, Big Fish Games has today grown into the world’s largest producer and distributor of online casual games. Paul Thelen, once a Group Product Manager for RealNetworks, broke away in 2000 to found Big Fish Games with a capital of $10000. In 2008, the company received major financial backing from venture capital funds and in 2009, opened its new European headquarters in Cork, Ireland. Its reach has increased exponentially and the…

timber town that provided wood for many coastal cities. The heavily forested surroundings led to Seattle gaining its nickname, the "Emerald City." As the timber industry dried up and gold rushes came and went, the city experienced many booms and busts throughout its first century of existence. It wasn't until World War II that Seattle developed as a major urban center. Much of the growth was a direct result from Boeing relocating its headquarters to Seattle. The airplane manufacturer still has…