Quicktime Streaming on Linux server

[solidad]

Hi,

I want to use shoutcast to do live audio streaming via my web account; however, my ISP only supports the RealAudio HTTP and Quicktime Streaming protocols. I'd rather go with QT streaming, 'cause according to Real, their HTTP streaming protocol doesn't support live streaming. Will shoutcast support live QT streaming, and if so, is there any special configuration I have to do beyond the usual "read the FAQ" stuff in order to get a live QT stream going on my account? They're running Linux, not sure which flavor (I'm waiting to hear back on that).

solidad

ps: the account has unlimited bandwidth, and yes, I've already checked with the ISP. All is well with the world. ;-)

pps: If "QT live audio streaming with shoutcast" = "vanilla flavored live mp3 feed, stop asking silly questions," well then, I stand corrected. :-P

[Sawg]

Quicktime and SHOUTcast are two totally different things, not the same at all. You can't stream Quicktime with SHOUTcast and vise versa.

[FS-Randy]

If your host is offering unlimited web site bandwidth, I'd be suprised if they allowed live streaming at all...

either way, to stream live with Quicktime you need to have a Mac so you can run Quicktime Broadcaster.

You can purchase Shoutcast hosting very cheaply ($5.00 per month is usually the average minimum entry cost) and run your live streams elsewhere. Or, if you've got some bandwidth at home or the office, run your own small Shoutcast server.

[SLR]

Not knowing who your web host is - I think you might find that whilst they say they support Realaudio and QT streaming protocols - they are possibly referring to the process of streaming on-demand style files (i.e. uploaded / stored mp3 files etc etc). I have seen this many times before with hosts. It is not 'live' streaming as we know it.

I stand corrected if I am wrong............

It might be worth your while considering your options -

a) to utilise the on-demand capabilities that you appear to be entitled to with your web host

or

b) as Randy says, consider utilising a hosting company to assist you in broadcasting a live stream.

Good luck with whichever way you decide to go - and welcome to the exciting world of internet radio !