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Microsoft on Monday will launch its Windows Media Player 7, increasing pressure on rivals such as RealNetworks.

Windows Media Player 7, which came out in a preview, or "beta," release in March, offers a media player that includes new audio CD technology from Adaptec. The player also offers CD burning.

"Our all-in-one media player is designed to make digital music accessible to the everyday consumer, the everyday user and not necessarily the technology-focused consumer or early adopter," said Kevin Unangst, group product manager for Microsoft´s digital media division.

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