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Apple QuickTime Streaming Media

  • Requires Mac OS X Server
  • Software $499
  • Bundled with Mac Server $4,999
  • The actual QuickTime Streaming Server is Free, as Open Source Software, but you have to have the sever installed
  • Serves up to 250 stored files
  • Supports up to 1,000 concurrent users
  • Live Broadcast to 1,000 QuickTime users
  • Uses http, rtp and rtsp protocols
  • http streams entire movie to hard disk and then plays
  • rtp (Real-Time protocol) keeps computer in constant touch with server running the movie live
  • http is best for shorter movies
  • rtp is ideal for full length movies, live events and live radio
  • Synchronized audio and video streams
  • No per stream charge
  • Created with QuickTime Pro $29.99

Windows Media Services Server

  • Requires Windows NT Server
  • Windows Media Services Server is free to download, but must be installed
  • Supports 2000, 28.8 modem connections
  • Uses mms (Microsoft Media Server) and http protocol
  • Stored as an .ASF file (Advanced Streaming Format)
  • mms works with Internet Explorer only (currently)
  • For use in Netscape, must use an ASX file or be embedded into page
  • ASX is a XML file to reference a URL (filename.asx)
  • Windows Media Player uses a re-scalable window
  • Supports Pay-Per-View Streams Pre-Packaged
  • Created with Windows Media Encoder, Windows Media Author, Power Point 2000, or Adobe Premier with plug-in (free download)

Real Streaming Server

  • Requires Windows NT Server, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, or similar server
  • Uses http and rtsp protocols
  • Server that costs ($) supports 800 streams
  • Stored as .rm files (Real Media)
  • In addition to RealAudio, RealVideo, has 2 new media types - RealText and RealPix.
  • Supports SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language); uses RealAudio, Video, Text and Pix.
  • RealPix can use JPEG's and GIF's but images must first be converted using JPEGTran or the RealPix bandwidth calculator
  • Works in both IE and Netscape by launching an external program
  • Created with Real Producer Plus, TAG Composer and Power Point if you have the Real Presenter Plug-In which must be purchased


  
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