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Some basic information regarding the use of different file types on akdemocrats.org

Subject
File Type
Information
AUDIO :
REALAUDIO
.rm

Audio and Sound clips found on the akdemocrats.org website are Real Audio files with the extension .rm - these are highly compressed to minimize size. You will need the FREE Real Player to hear this media. The current REAL recommended download is here.
VIDEO :
REALVIDEO
.rm

Video clips found on the akdemocrats.org website can be Real Video files with the extension .rm - these are highly compressed for quick download. You will need the FREE Real Player to view this media. The current REAL recommended download is here.
VIDEO :
APPLE
QUICKTIME
.mov

Video clips found on the akdemocrats.org website can be Quicktime Movie files with the extension .mov - these are highly compressed for quick download. You will need the FREE Quicktime Player to view this media. The current APPLE recommended download is here.
VIDEO :
WINDOWS
MEDIA
.wmv

Video clips found on the akdemocrats.org website can be Windows Media files with the extension .wmv - these are compressed for quick download. You will need the FREE Windows Media Player (pre-installed on windows machines) to view this media. The current MICROSOFT recommended download is here.
BANNERS & TITLES:
MACROMEDIA
FLASH
.gif, .swf

Banners are commonly found on the top of the web page and we use several formats here. First is the .gif file type that is compatible with any browser. It can be an animation or a still image. The second type of banner we use is Shockwave Flash and requires a FREE plug-in for your browser found here.
PRESS RELEASES, ALERTS:
ADOBE
ACROBAT
.pdf

Documents and publications are delivered in Adobe Acrobat format which uses the .pdf extension. These files print very well and maintain the look of the original document. These require the FREE Acrobat Reader found here.


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