[streaming] Re: video on demand

[Benjamin PRACHT]

On Mon, Aug 23, 2004, Hussain Ali Pardawalla wrote :
> 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.

Well, first of all, VLS isn't really fit for VOD at the present time
(and certaily never will be). VLC stream output already implements some of the
required features (RTP/RTSP) but isn't totally ready. 

> 
> 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?
> 

Well, let's say http is more easy (you only need to put your files on a
http server) and supported by a bit more softwares, while RTP/RTSP is
more fit for streaming (data is sent over UDP, against TCP for http)

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

well, for HTTP, apache ;-) For RTSP, could could have a look at darwing
streaming server / live.com, etc

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BigBen

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