[vlc] streaming error message in vlc on Linux

[Lisi]

On Sunday 26 February 2012 12:22:29 Malcolm Waterman wrote:
> I've done some research, the last part of what you're entering in the 8080
> is a port identification. Do you have a firewall that might be blocking the
> port. If you've got a broadband router or similar device it might have an
> internal firewall blocking the 8080 port. Another thing that might be being
> blocked is the UPnP, Universal Plug and Play, Audio Visual standard. Can
> you check that any networking devices don't have a active block on the port
> or anything called UPnP. You might have to check the hardware manufacturer
> as to how to check.
>
> Also, you might have to install software to allow UPnP streaming or change
> a settings. I'm not sure what either Debian or my distro's defaults are
> though regarding UPnP Audio Visual.

Thanks, Malcolm.  I have to go for an hour or two now, but shall investigate 
all this then.   I really am very grateful for all your help.

Lisi