MediaCast - Software Tools

MediaCast applies a combination of the latest Internet delivery tools and applications to each event we broadcast. A complete list of the methods used is covered on the Instructions page, and this section includes a quick reference to downloading the software, as well as configuration tips and test areas where possible-- all so you can be assured you are seeing and hearing the highest quality possible over your Internet connection.

Web Browsers

Browser Available Platforms Download location Install Notes

UNIX, Macintosh, Windows FTP at
www.netscape.com
in /comprod/mirror/client_download.html Netscape comes with a nice installation tool which is easy to use.

Macintosh, Windows, UNIX FTP at
www.microsoft.com
in /ie/ MSIE also comes with a nice easy to use installation tool.

Web Browser Utilities

Application Available Platforms Download Location Installation Notes

Video & Audio clips Macintosh, Windows, X/Unix Mac/Windows: WWW at
quicktime.apple.com
X/Unix: WWW at
www.portal.com
in /~podlipec/home.html
For Macintosh and Windows users, QuickTime comes with a full installation tool, which also updates your Netscape configuration to automatically launch the application after downloading a movie.
X/Unix users will need to make sure to configure their browser to launch xanim when receiving a mime type of video/quicktime.

Web Browsers
Browser	Available Platforms	Download location	Install Notes
	UNIX, Macintosh, Windows	FTP at www.netscape.com in /comprod/mirror/client_download.html	Netscape comes with a nice installation tool which is easy to use.
	Macintosh, Windows, UNIX	FTP at www.microsoft.com in /ie/	MSIE also comes with a nice easy to use installation tool.

Web Browser Utilities
Application	Available Platforms	Download Location	Installation Notes
Video & Audio clips	Macintosh, Windows, X/Unix	Mac/Windows: WWW at quicktime.apple.com X/Unix: WWW at www.portal.com in /~podlipec/home.html	For Macintosh and Windows users, QuickTime comes with a full installation tool, which also updates your Netscape configuration to automatically launch the application after downloading a movie. X/Unix users will need to make sure to configure their browser to launch xanim when receiving a mime type of video/quicktime.

Streaming Video / Audio

Application Available Platforms Download location Install Notes

Macintosh, Windows, UNIX WWW at
www.real.com
in /products/player/ Audio and Video
Good installation tool built-in

Macintosh, Windows, UNIX WWW at
www.xingtech.com Audio and Video
Good installation tool built-in

VDO Live Macintosh, Windows WWW at
www.vdo.net Audio and Video
Good installation tool built-in

Macintosh, Windows WWW at
www.cuseeme.com
in cudownload.htm Cu-SeeMe's software install process is straightforward. A recommended reference for new people is the White Pine Enhanced CU-SeeMe product info document.
MediaCast broadcasts are available by connecting to the cuseeme.mediacast.com reflector.

MBONE UNIX WWW at
www.mbone.com
MBONE is the most complex software to install and configure. It requires that you either already be on a network with an MBONE feed (your local System Administrator should be able to answer that for you-- people at home will not be) or be able to get an "MBONE tunnel" fed to you. You will want to read the MBONE FAQ which will answer most all of your first questions as well as direct you to further resources.
MediaCast broadcasts will be easily identified by the inclusion of MediaCast in the event title in your SD listing.

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New tools are being developed all the time! Be prepared to pick them up as they are released and we incorporate them into our technology package.