[Newspoetry] tech questions / NEWSPOETRY LIVE AT SWEET BETSY'S!!

[Glenn]

> Do you need a special server to stream, or is it just a fileformat?
> 

your need special server software and a *LOT* of bandwidth on the server
side. Plus, the data needs to be in a special format.
(RealMedia is best, IMHO) I believe the RealMedia enocders (to make the
files) are still free.
glenn

> > to Realaudio or MP3, both have advantages/disadvantages, though MP3 seems
> > to be gaining popularity.

IMHO, MP3 is best for downloading and saving, RealMedia (formlery
RealAudio) is best for streaming. RealMedia files CAN be converted
to MP3 (and vice-versa). BUT, MP3's can rival CD quality, while
RealMedia is genrally about as good as AM radio. (any higher quality
won't stream over 28.8).
glenn

> > egads, a new trend:  streaming poetry readings!

cool. way cool.
glenn