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To: Steve Antonelli who wrote (680)	4/26/1998 7:34:00 PM
From: Hiram Walker	Respond to of 5843

Steve, the first question I can sort of answer. They are not exactly going after the exact same market. LiquidAudio is encrypted,and has a watermark somewhere in there for copyright purposes. They are going after those that are producing music. Realaudio is a broadcast service,that is not pursuing CD quality,but wanting to have mono sound,and AM radio. But the quality is quite remarkable,I personally was quite impressed. I also think their business model is quite astute,and well prepared. I think they are going places. Well,as to an IPO,I am researching it,and if anyone else finds out anything,please post it. They are backed by VC's,so they are going to take a pound of flesh,that is guaranteed. Also INTC,is putting their weight behind them. This is a heavyweight in the making,watch out boy.I even liked the way the graphics were presented,and the information that can be gotten off the player itself. It is beautifully crafted,it makes Realaudio look like the equivalent of a Yugo. Hiram