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"MIME" file missing so unable to play video (What does that mean?)

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I bought a macbook (black) and still getting used to using one. I'm trying to stream some videos, however unable to because it says im missing "MIME" So unable to play. Is this some sort of program from windows?!?? Please advise at your convenience...thanks.
 
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I believe it is to do with RealPlayer

Not certain...try a search
 
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It means you have to install that MIME type on your Apache web server. It's not a program
 
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I'm trying to stream some videos, however unable to because it says im missing "MIME" So unable to play. Is this some sort of program from windows?!??
MIME is an acronym for "multimedia internet message extensions," plugins that extend the capabilities of your browser. In this case, you need a MIME that will allow the browser to play certain streaming content.

Among other plugins, you might need RealPlayer's. You can download RealPlayer free here. The free version is under the blue button at the top right of the web page. Installing RealPlayer installs the plugin.

Another plugin you might need is Windows Media Player's. Microsoft has dropped its support for Mac, but a plugin called Flip4Mac takes its place. Flip4Mac plays Windows Media files through QuickTime. You can download it here.

Yet another is for Flash. You can download it here.

There are others, as well.

Internet plugins should be in one of the two Internet Plug-ins folders. One of these folders is in your own Library folder. If you put them there, they won't work for anyone else who logs into the Mac as a different user.

The other Internet Plug-ins folder is in the drive's Library folder. If you put the plug-ins in there, they'll work for any user with a different log-in than yours.
 
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Oh... I was looking at the wrong side of the problem! I think.
Justincredible said he's "trying to stream some videos". Doesn't that mean he's trying to be the source?? Perhaps he meant to say "trying to watch some streaming videos". Perhaps I am talking to myself again.
 

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