Before anyone else comes along and recommends MusicMatch JukeBox or Sonique or some other god-forsaken player . . . . 
Winamp 2.81
http://classic.winamp.com/download/
Then download & install the official wa2update patch.
Then install the Tara plugin.
This will provide support for all RealPlayer formats
(ra, ram, rm, rmj, rmx, smi, etc)
You are now all set to go.
Note: Winamp needs to be fully closed before installing the patch and Tara.
Unfortunately, the RealPlayer Engine / system codecs still need to be present on your system for Tara plugin to work.
However, there's plenty of RealPlayer files that you won't need any more, so if you're feeling adventurous one day, see this known workaround.
ps. If Winamp seems a bit ugly at first, you can change the look with skins
btw, Keep your eye out for Winamp3, but don't download the current buggy beta version just yet, wait for the next official update release.
*cough* If you were wondering, I'm a moderator on the Winamp Forums *cough*
Winamp 2.81
http://classic.winamp.com/download/
Then download & install the official wa2update patch.
Then install the Tara plugin.
This will provide support for all RealPlayer formats
(ra, ram, rm, rmj, rmx, smi, etc)
You are now all set to go.
Note: Winamp needs to be fully closed before installing the patch and Tara.
Unfortunately, the RealPlayer Engine / system codecs still need to be present on your system for Tara plugin to work.
However, there's plenty of RealPlayer files that you won't need any more, so if you're feeling adventurous one day, see this known workaround.
ps. If Winamp seems a bit ugly at first, you can change the look with skins
btw, Keep your eye out for Winamp3, but don't download the current buggy beta version just yet, wait for the next official update release.
*cough* If you were wondering, I'm a moderator on the Winamp Forums *cough*
