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This Month's Question:
What are the most common streaming formats used and their features?
Side by Side comparison
BROADCAST FORMATS
Audio
X
X
X
X
X
X
Video
X
X
X
Live Broadcast
X
X
X
X
X
X
On-Demand Broadcast
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUPPORTED PLAYERS
iTunes
X
X
X
WinAmp
X
X
X
Real Player
X
X
X
X
X
Windows Media
X
X
X
X
QuickTime Player
X
X
aacPlus
Features
Windows Media -
High Quality Video Delivery
Broad Installation Base (95% of the worlds computers)
User Friendly Encoder Interface
ShoutCast -
Large Support Base
Near Universal Support Among Players
User Friendly Encoder Interface
AACPlus -
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High Fidelity Delivery, Low Bandwidth Overhead
Mobile Delivery
Exclusive Listing on
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3GPP -
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Mobile Phone Streaming
Support For Next Generation Mobile Devices
IceCast -
Large Support Base
Universal MP3 Format
Open Source
QuickTime -
100% Macintosh Support
iTunes and VIDEO Podcast Support
Future MPEG4 Support
Real Media -
Support For Legacy Players and Encoders
Large Installation Base
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