There is currently a "bug" in Windows Media Player for OSX that forces Windows Media Player to default to the lowest bitrate stream (i.e., 56k) irrespective of your connection bandwidth. This issue will likely be fixed in the next Windows Media Update. We will be separating the streams after the webcast.
We do not recommend installation of the Flip4Mac plugin. Use Media Player instead.
If you are experiencing problems accessing the live webcast you can enter the links directly in Windows Media Player:
Open Windows Media Player
Select File|Open URL:
Enter:
For 256k
mms://www.windowsmedia.ryerson.ca/dmppush1
For 128k
mms://www.windowsmedia.ryerson.ca/dmppush2
For 56k
mms://www.windowsmedia.ryerson.ca/dmppush3
Select OK
Linux
Purchase CrossOver Office Standard/Professional from CodeWeavers and install Windows Media Player. You will not be able to view Windows Media 9 streams but you will be able to view Windows Media 7-8 streams. It may be possible to install Windows Media Player 9, but it is not supported by CodeWeavers at this time. orInstall Mplayer or
Install Xine (read the FAQ on installing the Windows Media 9 codecs) .
We are unable to provide installation or troubleshooting support for the above applications.
Windows 95/NT
Upgrade to Media Player 6.4 and install the Windows Media 9 codec update package for Media player 6.4
Windows 98
Upgrade to Media Player 7.1 and install the Windows Media 9 codec installation package.
Windows 98 SE, ME, XP, 2000 with Windows Media Player versions prior to version 9
Upgrade to Windows Media Player 9+
If you are unable to install Windows Media Player 9 or the Windows Media Codec Series please contact your system administrator. Installation of the aforementioned items requires Administrator privilages.
Problems with video playback (e.g., Garbled Video) or poor streaming performance? click here
The Ryecast team would like to thank the staff at Ryerson whose dedicated efforts make these webcasts possible.
