Audio+and+Video+Streaming

Audio and Video Streaming refer to the ability to "broadcast" content via the web in real time. Applications range from hosting your own internet radio show to opening a webcam feed to the public for a special event. There are basically two types of streaming. In one type content is "pre-loaded" onto a server that has streaming software installed and it "loops" or "shuffles" the content as it is broadcast to listeners/viewers. Automated Internet Radio uses this type of "live but memorex" streaming. In true live streaming, however, the content is broadcast via a server to your listeners AS it is created/played. In this version the software server side is simply relaying the content downstream to the listener/viewer. This is the type of streaming used by "live" musicians and DJs both on the internet and in virtual worlds.

__**Audio Streaming**__
requires a computer with the appropriate software to send the content to a server hosting streaming software (such as shoutcast or icecast software) and the bandwith to allow that url to be accessed and streamed to listeners. Many streaming hosts are available that will rent a "stream" on the basis of connection quality and number of listeners. These providers will also give instructions on how their particular servers are to be accessed and what hosting software they're currently using.

Is both the name of a hosting software AND the company who hosts the streams on their servers. []
 * ShoutCast**

Is a hosting software useable by those who already have server space available and don't wish to "rent" space from someone else. []
 * IceCast**

Is an open source broadcast side software compatible with all known server side softwares (IceCast, ShoutCast, etc) and all major Operating Systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) so it's the choice of most live musicians and DJ's who routinely have to switch "streams". []
 * Butt (Broadcast Using This Tool)**

Is one of several competitively priced stream hosting services where you can rent a "stream" of whatever quality you wish for as many listeners as required either on a monthly basis or for a single event. []
 * ServerRoom**

**__Video Streaming__**
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 * UStream** is a YouTube like web based host for video streaming. Software, streaming bandwith, etc are all provided by UStream and it has the added advantage of being "recordable" by not only the broadcaster but also the viewers if they wish to post "clips" to the streams comments they can.

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 * Livestream**

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 * Twitch TV**

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 * ConcertWindow**