striim, Internet Radio, RIAA

The recent move by the RIAA to kill Internet radio motivated me to resurrect a project that has languished on my computer for months. striim is an Internet radio player for GNOME. striim is designed to "just work." That is, no configuration, fiddling or baby sitting is required. striim does one and only one thing, play Internet radio streams. Okay, it also supports album art cover retrieval, but that's just a side bonus. Outside those, it's just an inconspicuous application running in your notification area and out of your way all the time. Just the way I like my software applications. In fact, striim can be operated entirely via the notification area.

striim also does one more key thing. It allows you to manage Internet radio stations. The absence of this feature in your alternative music player is a major peeve of mine, or any Internet radio enthusiast. The Internet radio experience is horrible in all the music players I've used and tested. In fact, it seems alternative music players provide Internet radio functionality as an after-thought or a side bonus.

striim to the rescue. It is a dedicated and focused little bad boy that will bring back the fun, simplicity and joy of listening to Internet radio. The RIAA is weeping at this very moment, because they know striim is the force that will convert you to an Internet radio zealot, if you're not already one. What? You're not an Internet radio junkie, like myself. So pitiful. Install and play with striim and see what you've been missing. I tell you brodas and sistas, striim is the Internet radio playing messiah.

Unfortunately, there are two big problems. While striim works fantastically on my computer, does it work on yours? striim needs your help testing, supporting and providing feedback to make it tick even better. The other problem is that RIAA wants to kill Internet radio. Maybe you could help save it.

Even if you think striim sucks, there's one juicy reason to download and support it. To spite the RIAA and put the hooligan entity to shame. So download and support striim and tell your friends to do the same. :-)

Your feedback is welcome.

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