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Re: Streaming vs. Downloading



Hello;

On Nov 27, 2005, at 6:24 PM, Michael Panza wrote:

Does it require a faster connection to watch streamed media vs. just simply downloading? I have streamed media on

Yes.

If your file has a nominal bit rate of X Kilobits per second (Kbps), then
in principle you could download it over any connection of any speed - it just might take a while.


In order to view a streaming of the same file, you will need to be able to receive X Kbps, period.
In fact, you will need more with most codecs, as most are variable bit rate and may have peak transmission rates considerably larger than X (I would allow for at least 2 X).



my website for viewing, however, I recently tried to view it from a non-broadband connection and it did not play

If by non-broadband you mean a phone line, you need to have X ~ 40 Kbps at most, and I would suggest
20. OK for audio, not so good for video.


properly. I'm wondering if I should just store the files for downloading rather than have people try to view them with streaming.


Depends on your content, bandwidth and audience.

Thanks,


Regards
Marshall


Michael
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