Could you point me at a RealPlayer for each and every platform Debian
supports?
No, but real player's core (Helix Player) is open source. The codecs are use
restricted to personal use, and the codec source is available *for porting
only*, under a a binding contract. (This they label a Eula, but you must
print it, sign it, and send it in, so there is no doubt that it is legally
binding.)
RealMedia is apparently even kind enough to offer the RealPlayer branded
version of the Helix player under (GPL|| RPSL).
THE POINT:
Therefore it is theoreticly possible to obtain or make a realplayer branded
player with full support for the RealVideo and RealAudio for any playform
Debian is available on.
Note: RealPlayer 10 branded helix player + RealCodecs 10 != RealPlayer 10
Linux.
The difference is that Realplayer 10 Linux includes a few additional
components. (Flash, Mp3, etc.)
Summary:
Helix:
(GPL||RPSL)
RealPlayer branded Helix Player:
(GPL||RPSL) [TRADEMARK restrictions would apply]
RealPlayer's Codecs:
Non-Libre, Gratis personal use [EULA]
RealPlayer Codec Sources:
Non-Libre [Gratis binding EULA/NDA]
See https://helixcommunity.org/content/licenses
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