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==RealAudio: Pioneering Real-Time Music Streaming in 1998==

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This section details the launch of Internet Music Net, a website credited by DJ Vinatea as one of the first, if not the very first, to offer real-time music streaming in 1998.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kuriousgeorge|title=Internet Music Net|url=http://internetmusic.net|work=InternetMusic.net|year=2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980710103358/http://internetmusic.net |archive-date=10 July 1998 }}</ref> The website utilized the then-pioneering RealAudio (.RA) technology, paving the way for a new era of online music consumption. 

The emergence of real-time music streaming in the late 1990s revolutionized online music access. In 1998, Internet Music Net  became a pioneer in this domain, offering users the ability to listen to music directly through their web browsers using RealAudio technology.

The development of RealAudio by Progressive Networks in the mid-1990s enabled efficient streaming of audio content over the internet. Internet Music Net capitalized on this innovation, launching in 1998 (archived on Wayback Machine) as one of the first websites to offer real-time music streaming. While details about the specific features are limited due to the archived nature of the website, it likely offered functionalities such as artist selection and genre browsing.

Internet Music Net pioneering approach paved the way for the widespread adoption of real-time music streaming services.  The concept of on-demand music access, popularized by this website, laid the groundwork for the development of future industry giants like Spotify and Pandora.

Although the ultimate fate of Internet Music Net remains unclear (e.g., did it cease operation or get acquired?), its contribution to the evolution of online music consumption remains undeniable. The website stands as a testament to the early efforts that shaped the way we experience music today.