[streaming] video on demand

[Hussain Ali Pardawalla]

Hello.

I am trying to implement Video on Demand features, for a video client-sever architecture, using VLS as a server, and VLC as a client, on a SuSe 9.1 platform. I know to be able to do this, one needs either a HTTP server or a RTSP server. This is the first time, I am implementing any sort of a server-client setup. I would therefore be glad of any hints/help from anyone who might have set up something similar.

At the moment I specifically have the following questions in mind.

1. Would it be better to try and setup up an HTTP server, or an RTSP server, and why?

2. Does anyone know of any good open source RTSP or HTTP servers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Hussain.