***NOTE*** Please post all questions and comments about watches on our main forum by clicking here.  Our large number of members includes experts from around the world who are more than happy to help answer your questions.

Welcome to WatchZone.Net's forums. These forums are for the discussion of watches, horology, and watch-related subjects. They are open to participation by all well mannered people, from twelve year old newbies to those who have been collecting for decades, and watch business owners and employees. We welcome postings from novices, experienced collectors, connoisseurs, and watchmakers.

Unlike the FAQs in many other forums, ours is an accurate embodiment of the principles of our group. This forum rapidly evolved into one like no other. For that reason many members will urge newcomers to read the FAQ. We invite you to do so. It will save you time and help you appreciate the very different atmosphere here. You will also discover why we became one of the busiest forums though we are one of the youngest.

These forums are monitored by the entire membership and have moderators to ensure that posts remain civil. We discuss watches and other topics, as friends do. We are here to learn, help others, exchange and share information in a cooperative and congenial fashion. We get goofy at times and have fun most of the time. You will find rigorous debate and discussion on occasion where people debate the issues without losing respect for each other, as civilized people have done for hundreds of years. You may also find the atmosphere more like an online club than just a discussion group. This forum is unlike any other in watches. We are friends here and, as such, care about each other, share a joke and discuss personal issues that have nothing to do with watches. You will find these easy to skip over if you wish. There are other forums where people can be a meaningless name on a board, trade insults, and have "who's a bigger jerk" contests. You won't find those things here.

Reason, tolerance, and respect prevail here. We believe them to be key ingredients to intelligent discussion.

The greater the intelligence, the greater the need to play. Along with the silliness that comes from our camaraderie, you will find intelligent discussion of watches unrivaled elsewhere.

There is no room for the hostile and ill-mannered in any of these forums. You can say most anything you like so long as you do not lose respect for your fellows. Ideas, like plants, children, and many things, grow best in a receptive environment. Speaking of children, please bear in mind that watch enthusiasts can be children as young as twelve (12) years old. You should not say anything here not suitable for their young ears.

The purpose of a moderator is not that of a censor. Moderators are more like newspaper editors. Members are solely responsible for their comments. Excessive commercial postings, especially those that do not contribute to any thread or add anything new to the watches community may also be refused or removed.

We do not seek to restrict ideas, we simply choose to see them expressed in a civil and respectful manner.

If you've decided to join us, have a cup of coffee (sorry, nothing stronger) and feel welcome. "Meet" some of the gang by clicking here.

By posting a message, review, or image on WatchZone.Net, you agree to allow us full-use of the content of your contribution at our discretion which includes displaying the item/text/image(s) on our website or in printed publication.  You may request deletion of any of your contributions at any time except in the event that the contribution has been used in a printed publication. 
 

Do I have to register in order to post here?

Why didn't my post show up?

Won't spammers be able to get my e-mail address if I post it?

Are posts from businesses permitted?

How do I use the Optional URL fields and what are they for?

Are there any rules for posting here?

How long do messages remain posted?

Is there an archive of old messages?

Can I use HTML tags anywhere in my posts?

I find the colors and background makes it hard to read. Can I change them?

Sometimes I have problems connecting or posting. What's wrong?

Guidelines for posting

Choice of name or nickname

Please keep messages in Subject field short

Please, no "stupid questions" in Subject field

Please don't anticipate being flamed in your remarks

Read a while before you start in

Have fun

Sources of information

General Disclaimer

What types of commercial posts are acceptable?

Examples of commercial advertisements considered acceptable:

Trading Post posting policies.

Moderation Issues

Who is the moderator and how do I contact him or her?

What do I do if I should see a post that shouldn't be there?
 
 

Miscellany

What do OT and NT mean and why do some posts have it?

Why are some posts made by WatchZone.Net and some by Terry Allison - aren't they the same?

What is the program used for the forum?
 

Not yet. Right now, registration is optional. It does allow you to take advantage of several program features, including the ability to edit your own posts. You will have to enable the acceptance of cookies in your browser if you register. The program uses them for several functions. We are working on a page that shows specifics on what those functions are.

At some future time, registration may be required. It will validate the e-mail address of anyone who registers. All those who choose to register now, during the optional period, will have to register again if and when the validation feature is enabled. It is a process accomplished in less than a minute.

By requiring all participants to become members, it prevents the anonymous vicious posts that happen in other forums all too frequently. It also allows us to deny access to those who may attempt a display of barbaric behavior here as has been done in other forums. It allows us to maintain a congenial, cooperative atmosphere.

Registration also allows us to have member profiles, to add a more personal touch to what some perceive as an impersonal medium. We're very personal here, even though many of us will never meet (and many of us will or have already).

It also enables the moderator of each forum to notify the members of any special announcements. Please note that under no circumstances will e-mail addresses be sold or given to anyone else, nor will they be used for anything other than the stated purposes.
 
 

Why didn't my post show up?

Your post most likely did not show up, because your browser did not reload the page, it simply pulled it into cache and continues to show the same page. Please hit "Reload" or "Refresh" and the new page with your post will then appear. Please do this before you hit "Submit" again to prevent needless duplication.
 
 

Won't spammers be able to get my e-mail address if I post it?

NO! Ordinarily it would be true that when you post your e-mail address in a public forum, it can be harvested by those scurvy knaves we call spammers (senders of unsolicited bulk e-mail) using extraction software (a form of electronic eavesdropping). However, when e-mail addresses are posted here, they are protected by several means. They are encrypted on the main page and not usable by spambots (spam harvesting robotic software). We also use a simple device (there are others) that makes your address invalid when mailed to directly. You can use it on your own web site. All you have to do is make all e-mail links with mailto:%20 followed by your name and the domain name instead of the usual mailto: When you click on any such link, it will work normally. However, if you mail to any such address, it will return an invalid address message, thus protecting your address from being harvested by spammers. We want you to feel safe to leave your real address to be contacted by other watch enthusiasts, not bottom dwellers that are the scourge of the Internet.

Leave your normal address. Our script adds the protection automatically.

(Harvesting of e-mail addresses is more of a problem on Usenet (newsgroups) and alternatives, than on the Internet, but why take a chance? Once you get on their mailing lists it is difficult to get off.)

Are posts from businesses permitted?

Yes. This message board is open to all watch enthusiasts, including watch-related businesses. This is a genuinely industry friendly forum. We ask that all watch-related businesses identify themselves by their business name in the Name field if they are posting regarding their business. They are as free to participate and post as anyone else. We ask that they participate rather than simply posting advertisements. This board is for discussion and is not a purely advertising medium. Violators may find themselves blocked from posting. Furthermore, most watch enthusiasts object to advertising without any substantive value. You may find that you have caused yourself more harm than good if you ignore this. See more detailed information below regarding commercial posting.

How do I use the Optional URL fields and what are they for?

When you wish to tell someone of another site, you can make it an active link by typing in the URL (Uniform Resource Locator), also known as the web address. Be sure to type in the title of the site in the Link Title field. If you wish to add an image (photograph or other image) above the text of your response, type in the URL to it. This is not necessary if the image you want to provide a link to is displayed on the page you listed in the Optional Link URL field. Do not type in the URL for another page in the Optional Image URL, field, it will not work.
 

Are there any rules for posting here?

Only self-imposed rules of good manners and respect for others. We ask that you refrain from vulgarity and profanity, insulting others, and nitpicking remarks about spelling and typographical errors. Please keep your language appropriate for children's ears as well as polite adult ones who have no desire to hear rough or abusive language.

People with a recent history of unprovoked attacks on others in other forums are not welcome here. This is not a refuge for the uncivilized. It is a haven for those who wish to get away from them.

Also, this is a global medium. While English is the predominant language here, please keep in mind that it is not the native language for some of the members and errors in spelling and grammar will occur. Please overlook them, though you may ask for clarification of their meaning if it is unclear.

Additionally, we encourage members to follow other Internet and Usenet guidelines like not typing all in capital letters. It is considered the equivalent of shouting and makes messages harder to read. Also, please keep the Subject field of reasonable length.

To reduce confusion, please make sure that you are responding to the message you intended to respond to before you post your response.

We also ask that you do not make unfavorable comparisons to other forums.  Enjoy each forum for what it is, and leave behind the problems of any others when you join ours, and the comments about their problems or shortcomings. If you wish to make any comments about other forums, they belong on those forums.

We do not censor this board and you are on your honor to follow these simple rules of respect for yourself and others. Occasionally, when someone has repeated the same exact message several times due to some error, we may remove some of the extraneous postings to conserve bandwidth and reduce confusion, though we will not modify or delete the original message.

If a hostile or vicious message is posted, it may be removed. Our entire membership monitors the forums and notifies the moderator. This is not censorship. The Golden Rule is in place here. Ideas flourish in a receptive environment. We will not allow this forum to degenerate into a yelling match where insults are exchanged instead of information. We will not restrict ideas though we may remove uncivilized and anti-social posts for the greater good. Barbarians are free to demonstrate their bad manners, intolerance, hostility, and general incivility elsewhere.

How long do messages remain posted?

Messages will remain for a few weeks from the date of the first message in any thread. Newer messages are posted above older ones and responses to a message are posted directly below it. Older messages move to other pages, accessed by pressing Previous on the navigation bar.

Is there an archive of old messages?

Yes. Older previous messages are archived and can be accessed from the main forum page. You may read them but no replies are possible.

Can I put HTML tags anywhere in my posts?

Yes. If you know how to use HTML tags, you may use them to embolden or italicize text, and other things. Please don't overdo it.

I find the colors and background makes it hard to read. Can I change them?

Yes. We have chosen colors and style for a balance of attractiveness and ease of viewing. The appearance to each member will vary from one computer to another based on browser used to view it, monitor and graphics card. If you are straining to read on your particular system, you can override our choices and set your own colors. Please see Resources, Technologies and Tips for the Visually Impaired to Increase Access to Websites for instructions on how to configure your browser. For members on AOL and WebTV, whose browsers usually lag behind Netscape's and Microsoft's, you will have to speak with them for help in configuring your system.

Sometimes I have problems connecting or posting. What's wrong?

For connectivity problems, it may be nothing more than the vagaries of the Internet and how it functions, from one computer through several hops to the final destination. Try connecting again. If you want to see the connections you make and if there is an excessive delay on any of them affecting your connection time, go to a DOS prompt (if running Windows), type tracert and the destination domain, such as tracert WatchZone.Net. You will see each connection to the destination for this particular session. Anything much over 300 ms (milliseconds) indicates a traffic jam on that particular part of the information superhighway. Connecting again means you will take a different route, perhaps one less crowded.

You may use your own name or a nickname when posting messages. If you use your first name, please add an initial or last name after it, particularly if it is a common name. It reduces or eliminates confusion. We have several Mikes, Ians, Bobs, Jims, Toms, etc. Even using first name and last initial, it is possible some duplication might occur, so please be as unique as possible. Use of names and nicknames is on a "first come, first served" basis. Whoever first used a name (properly) or nickname has the exclusive right to use it. Naturally, it is improper and a violation of our rules to post using someone else's name or nickname, regardless of how benign the message might be. Our program allows registration of a name and prevents unauthorized use of anyone's name.

Please keep messages in Subject field short

Long messages belong in the Message box. Long Subject fields not only take up more than their fair share of space on the board, they make the page needlessly bigger and make everyone have to put up with longer times to load and reload the page. This is even worse when people respond to such messages without trimming the Subject field. There is an eighty (80) character limit for this field.

Please, no "stupid questions" in Subject field

You will find the members here supportive of those with open and inquisitive minds. As some say "the only stupid question is the one not asked." There is a difference between being uninformed and stupid. If you are asking a question to find the answer to something, you want to be informed which is not the least bit stupid. Look at it another way, all of us have been unknowledgeable about many things in our lives (and still are about countless others), including watches, until we found out. If you call your question stupid, you are calling our (earlier) questions stupid too. Please respect yourself and us at the same time.

Please don't anticipate being flamed in your remarks

This is just a suggestion. Too many forums have people who are so intolerant of discussion and so easily prone to hostility, that some participants anticipate that even the most innocuous of remarks will bring a barrage of insults (flaming). We hope the more congenial atmosphere here will put all people at ease and relaxed. Such remarks suggest an intolerance that is not at all characteristic of our members and should be rare here. No one here wants the kind of atmosphere where people are hesitant to ask any civil question because they fear the response.

Read a while before you start in

Before posting any statements, you might want to read some posts first. Sometimes newcomers might drop in on some good natured banter and take it seriously, not realizing that some ribbing (kidding) is going on between people who know each other and have kidded before. It's the failure of the written word that it often fails to convey intent and meaning. Dry and subtle humor is especially easy to mistake.

It's a good idea for other reasons too, especially on a long thread. If you read for awhile, you get up to speed on that particular discussion and are less likely to have misconceptions. You can add to the conversation rather than asking what you've missed (by not reading).

Please don't take that to mean that you shouldn't ask questions right away, though, or even that you have to observe before saying anything.

Have fun

This is more like an online watch club than just an electronic forum. The Internet is only as impersonal as the people on it. We have a friendly, even fairly close knit group of friends here. Many of us have met and gone to watch shows together. Join us in good cheer. There is always room for another. Intelligent, thought provoking, incisive discussions can occur without barbaric and uncivilized behavior. In fact, it is nearly impossible when such behavior is present.

Civilized discussions and debates are conducted in this manner and have been for hundreds of years. When people maintain respect for each other, they can disagree, exchange ideas, even understand the opposing point of view, regardless of agreeing with it, with insults and attacks nowhere in sight. When discussions degenerate to trading insults, minds are generally closed to new ideas and it becomes an imposition of wills, trying to prove the other person wrong and seeing who knows the most vulgarities. Nobody wins in such cases.

We repudiate the belief of some that directing anger at a product and challenging its merits justifies treating fellow watch enthusiasts poorly.

How can any civilized person justify such actions? This contains the answer as well as the question. A civilized person doesn't.

Who is the moderator and how do I contact him or her?

Each forum has a moderator who is a member of the forum. There may even be more than one sharing the duties. They are all shareholders who give up some of their time in order carry out the desires of the membership.

What do I do if I should see a post that shouldn't be there?

Send an e-mail to the moderator(s) of the forum. They are charged with the responsibility of deleting all inappropriate posts. Each forum is monitored by the entire membership of the forum. The moderator simply carries out his/her collective wishes to maintain a forum for the trading of information rather than insults, vulgarities, or excessive advertisements.

Don't respond at all to the post. If it is offensive, any remark may spark an argument over it. If it is an advertisement that is deemed inappropriate, it may be removed. Please note that some advertisements are allowed, so this is more of a judgement call than a hostile or otherwise offensive post. Either way, the moderators will deal with it. Please don't give the people who post offensive posts the attention and notoriety they crave. Ignoring them really is the best solution, especially knowing their message of hate will disappear soon.

What do OT and NT mean and why do some posts have it?

OT stands for Off Topic. It is something some members add to the Subject field as a courtesy to others so that an OT post may be easily ignored if one is looking only for watch-related information. We talk about many things here, principally, though not always, about watches. You may use it as well, though it is not required that you do so.

NT stands for No Text. Sometimes a member's message is very brief and completely contained in the Subject field. Most add NT to indicate that there is nothing in the message section so other members won't look in vain. It is another courtesy item you are encouraged to use. Please remember to remove it from the Subject field if you respond to such a message (unless your response has no text either).

Why are some posts made by WatchZone.Net and some by Terry L. Allison II - aren't they the same?

Not quite. WatchZone.Net, the site and resource, is a corporation founded by Terry L. Allison II, though the site reflects information and contributions from a great many watch enthusiasts and sources. Timebeat.com has now acquired WatchZone.Net.  Any time a post involving policy or administration is made, it will show WZ Admin as the name (as the administrator of the site). When participating in the discussion of watches (and other issues) as any other watch enthusiast, anything that doesn't involve administration or policy, posts will show Terry L. Allison II or the appropriate moderators name.

What is the program used for the forum

Like most of the watches discussion boards, we used WWWBoard when we started. We encountered numerous problems with it early on and began a search for a more robust and stable program. We eventually found Anyboard, the program we use now.  New features are added frequently and it has helped bring our online community closer.

Sources of information

The purpose of the Internet is the exchange of information. There is an answer out there for most any question if one knows but where to look. For watch-related information, WatchZone.Net is an excellent source of information. It is a commercial site (watch-related businesses pay a modest fee for banner advertising) and contains many sections of non-commercial information that answer common and uncommon questions about watches. It is unbiased and objective, balanced and fair. It does not sell any products nor does it sell any services to watch enthusiasts. Some of the expert and extremely knowledgeable posters in watch forums and others have contributed to its wealth of knowledge. It also contains many links to sites that address still more questions and watch-related issues. The site is updated and added to frequently and thus serves as a good starting point for any watches subject.

With no commercial allegiances to any organizations, nor fear of loss of advertising revenues, there is a great deal of information about the watch industry that will not be found anywhere else.

(Coming Soon) Common questions that new watch enthusiasts have
WatchZone.Net has several sections that address these, including an entire Newbie section. As a practical matter, new or about to be watch enthusiasts are advised to read them first then ask in the forums if the answer is not found. You may have better questions to ask if you read the information that is available first.

What type of watch to buy, features to look for
General and other information on WatchZone.Net, specific information about models and features in the forums and links in the Links section on WatchZone.Net.

General Disclaimer

It should be obvious that not everyone who posts their opinions is an expert, correct, or complete in their answer. Much of the information is more anecdotal than factual. Assume nothing.

What types of commercial posts are acceptable?

We'll get to that right after we tell you how to do it.

In the WatchZone.Net forums you may make commercial posts, although there are certain guidelines. We differentiate between commercial participation and advertisements. Please read on.

We welcome participation in discussion by any watches business. WatchZone.Net is an industry friendly forum. We recognize that business members may be able to provide information not readily available elsewhere. We just ask that you identify your business affiliation in the name field if you are posting pertaining to that business. Participation in discussion is not what we refer to below as advertisement. All For Sale, Want To Buy, For Trade ads must be posted in the Trading Post bulletin board at WatchZone.Net.

We even welcome advertisements with little or no discussion.

The proper way to do it is to create your own web site and say as much about your product(s) or service(s) there as you care to. Include pictures, sound, and whatever else you deem appropriate. The technical section on Internet resources on WatchZone.Net has free and low cost resources listed, many even for commercial interests. There are also links to web creation tools and design tips. Anyone can have and create a web site. Money isn't even a factor. Much of what is required is available for free.

You might even consider being listed on one or more of the commercial areas of WatchZone.Net, which helps support the entire site as well as garnering exposure for your business.

Keep in mind that many people object to advertising in discussion forums. Doing so may cause more loss of business than increase, so you are well advised to follow guidelines approved by the groups here. You will find us generally receptive if you do so. You can either play by the rules or run the risk of finding yourself in the penalty box.

If your business post is an advertisement and is not a response to any question or does not involve participation in discussion, ask yourself this before posting: is the information on topic (directly relevant to watch enthusiasts), is it readily available elsewhere (if so, advertising here is probably not appropriate) is it sufficiently distinctive from other businesses in its class that it would benefit readers to be aware of it is it unique is it new is it something established that is not known to much of the watch community is there a change in ownership or policy that significantly warrants mentioning

The best way is still to make postings that are relevant and valuable in the forums and contribute to the general discussion, not just to items which relate to your line of business.

We don't mind if you mention your business while discussing a topic. It may even give us some insight into your expertise or experience. What most people object to is blatant advertising (in discussion forums) of the type "Visit our establishment, or buy our products, they're the best".

Your goal is to get people to visit your site and see your advertising and you will do that by being as restrained as possible while impressing people with your general knowledge of watches and subdued and understated sales approach.

If someone asks a question about your product, consider answering them by e-mail. If you feel that you should answer in the open, post a a short factual answer and a reference to a URL (web site address) rather than a sales promotion.

It's an advertisement and relevant to the discussion.

OR

We have a brand new product, a EuroStrap that looks like leather, but is made of water resistant material. See http://www.watchluvr.com for specials and more info.

It was not part of a discussion, yet it shared brief information on a new product. It might benefit us to be aware of it and where we can get more information.

A lot of interesting and good watch accessories have come and gone over the years. Marketing was a big part of their problem. It can make a big difference to an industry as small as watches. A small and brief mention referring watch enthusiasts to a web site is something we will not object to in this community, provided it is not done repeatedly. Moderation is the operative word here. KISS could be another (Keep It Short and Simple).

Trading Post posting policies:

This board may be used to post items for sale or trade, or items wanted for purchase. We do not allow users to post any item for sale bearing a counterfeit trademark. We will remove posts of this nature and place them in the Crummy Deals section. We will also make every effort to contact the company whose trademark or copyright is being infringed. Direct links to items on auction sites are not allowed. All postings should list an explicit item or items, along with all relevant information including price. Posts must not simply be a link back to the seller's own website, although the seller may list a website as part of the complete advertisement. Sellers who are banner advertisers may submit posts that are only links back to their websites. All posts must list, at a minimum, either an e-mail address or telephone number for the seller. Violation of these rules may result in postings being removed from this forum. If you have any questions regarding these rules, please send an e-mail to WZ Support.  Registration is not necessary to post on any of our boards. Please show courtesy to other users. 

Real Audio and Real Video

All WatchZone.Net members have the ability to create RealAudio and RealVideo content in their messages. Making RealFiles is easy, however you must upload the RealFiles to your own server at this time.

The instructions given below are for RealAudio on a Windows 95 computer. But the process is almost identical for RealVideo and other platforms.

Before you continue, be sure you have an audio or video file in one of the following formats: AVI, MOV, WAV, or AU format. If your file is not in one of those formats, you will need to convert it before starting this tutorial. Be sure you are not violating any copyright laws by placing copyrighted material on your Web site.

Step 1: Download RealProducer G2
The current version is RealProducer G2. To get the encoder, click here, fill out the form and download the encoder. After you finish downloading, you will need to run the file you downloaded and install RealProducer G2.

Step 2: Configure the encoder
Double click the icon on your desktop called "RealProducer G2." If you are asked to choose between Wizard Mode and Advanced Mode, choose Wizard Mode. If you are not in Wizard Mode when RealProducer G2 starts, click the button in the lower left corner named "Wizard Mode" and then click "OK".

Your window should be titled "New Session - Wizard Mode". Select the option "Record from File" and click "OK". Then click on "Next".

Now you need to enter the name of the file that you want to encode. Click "Browse" and browse for the file. Once you have found the file, click "Open" then "Next".

In the next screen, enter the title, author and copyright, then click "Next". Now you need to select the target audience. Select "Internet: 28 Kbps Modem" and click "Next".

The current screen asks for the audio format. Select the appropriate type based on the type of file you are encoding and click "Next".

Now you will be asked to enter the output file. You can choose to enter it anywhere on your hard drive but you should be able to remember exactly where you placed it. Then you should click "Next".

Finally, RealProducer G2 allows you to confirm your choices. If there is nothing wrong with your choices, click "Finish". If you wish to change something, you will need to click "Back" until you get to where you want to change the setting.

Step 3: Encode the file
In the "RealProducer" screen, click the "Start" button in the lower left corner of the RealProducer G2 window. It may take a few minutes to encode the file, depending on the length of the original file. The blue bar in the lower right corner of the RealProducer G2 shows your progress. When encoding is finished, a "Recording Complete" box will pop up. You should click "OK" and then close RealProducer G2.

Step 4: Upload the file
To upload the file to your Web site, you will need to use an FTP program or Site Manager (check with your web-host for details). You can upload to any directory, just be sure you remember the address of the file. If your program asks, this file should be uploaded in "Binary" mode.

Step 5: Make a text file linking to the RealFile
Hypermart provides free websites and the following information will help you to upload your RealVideo or RealAudio file to a Hypermart site. Click your Start Menu and go to "Run." Type "Notepad" and click "OK". In Notepad, type only this line of text: http://server#.hypermart.net/username/file.rm # is the server that you are on, username is your HyperMart username, and file.rm is the file that you uploaded before.

Do not hit enter. There should only be one line of text in the Notepad window. When you are finished, click "File" and go to "Save As." In the "Save as Type" selector, select "All Files (*.*)". Select a directory you can remember, and in the "File name:" box type a name with an ending of .ram. (For example, sound.ram.) Click "Save." Close Notepad.

Step 6: Upload the text file
Use an FTP program or Site Manager to upload the text file to your HyperMart Web site. You can upload to any directory, just be sure you remember the address of the file. If your program asks, this file should be uploaded in "Text" or "ASCII" mode.

Step 7: Link to the text file on your Web site
You will need to edit one of your HTML files on your Web site and place a link to the RAM file. This link should be to your Web site, not to the file on your hard drive. Then you will need to re-upload the HTML file.

Step 8: Test your RealAudio file
Go to your Web site and click on the link to the RealFile. Your browser should quickly download a file, and RealPlayer should open and play the RealAudio file.

If everything does not work right, check the addresses you used and make sure they are correct. You should not use a virtual domain or subdomain for your address. Instead, the addresses should have server numbers. If your file refuses to play but no other error messages pop up, you should check that you uploaded the files with the proper file type.

RealVideo
To make RealVideo, use the same process. Encoding may take longer since video files are larger. On a non-Windows computer, the process is similar, but instead of using Notepad, a simple text editor is used.