why some webhost doesn't allow real streaming? It is due to bandwidth problem or system resouces problem?

What is the disadvantage of it?

Yep/

Its most likley due to the $25k min. for the license by Real server to use it as a host.

I give up. 25k isn't the amount i can afford to get real audio server setup.

I absolutely can't stand Real. Their prices are ridiculous and the sales people I have talked to are rude if you are a small host.

If you want to stream for your customers, why not install the Apple Darwin server? It is free. Works great for us.

You can http stream it, not what you are looking for, but at least it doesn't cost you anything.

Or you can use Windows Media Server which is included for FREE (yes, there is actually something for free with Windows) with Windows 2000.

It's actually on par, or better that Real from what I am told. At least it has a better sticker price!

Take care,

i would use windows media server or just regular http streaming.

i am considering giving quicktime streaming a try too

I use the basic real server which can stream for up to 25 simultaneous clients. I heard of the Darwin project and will certainly look into it soon. I will certainly never pay real 25k to get a licence. Even if I had the money, this is ridiculous.


thank you,

Cedric

Quicktime streaming server, the latest version with quicktime 5 rocks for streaming, it also can handle alot more than windows media.

Quicktime holds the worlds record for the most clients streaming a one time some 35,000+ at like 12Gb a sec or some unbelievable stuff when they have the Macworld Conference.

I use the basic real server which can stream for up to 25 simultaneous clients.

Yes, but did you read the fine print? It is a one year use license. Unless this changed from a few yers ago.

I concur with the general view that quicktime streaming rocks!
http://freshmeat.net/projects/videod/
It was originally made for Mac OS X Server, but has been recently ported to Linux.

Not exactly sure why. I think it is because their downloader seems to send information back to the company on what and where you have been.... oh well.

Sel

I just implemented Apple/Quicktime's Unix based Darwin server which can stream MP3s, quicktime files, and other media files. It's pretty sweet. It's serving a very large, well known and well trafficked name site and keeping up with the flow nicely. You can download it at Quicktime. I thought it was really great that you could use your favorite encoder to generate it. And the price is right, free! No hooks. I guess Apple is just trying to push Real Audio out of the market. (Considering their server is over priced and their workstation clients leak memory all over, I don't think Apple will have to push very hard)

The quality of the code is not the only thing that matters unfortunately. The fact that a hell lot of people have installed the real audio player makes a difference. Being able to stream with the best tools means nothing if you can't reach your audience...




Just my 2 cents..

Quicktime is gain a lot of marketplace. Most the people I know currently use Windows Media, Quicktime, Real Audio, and Winamp on their platforms. I personally think it would be great to get rid of Real Audio because of it's memory leak problems, it's incessant attempt to take over your file types, and now all the advertising. I resisted going to Windows Media, but then I discovered it has a lot better quality... maybe not as good as winamp. However, the Darwin server can server to Quicktime, Winamp, or any other MP3 or MPEG player. It doesn't have a specific client that it needs to serve to, unless it's the streamed file is in QuickTime format itself.

To me, Real is the Network Solutions, *****, etc.. of its market.

ahhhh...

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me.
I lift my lamp beside the golden door."

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