Video streaming on Linux boxes (WMV)?! - GoFuckYourself.com

boldy · 04-26-2002, 07:47 AM

I'm working on a quite big video project. Now i'm in the phase to choose my OS. Normally i only run Linux, Unix or Solaris. Anyways my client dont want the users to download the videos.

I'm looking into the WMV format of M$ , i think it the best option in therms of quality and multiple bitrates.

Is it possible to stream this format (WMV) from a linux box ? I really dont want to setup a dedicated Windblows box for the videos. Any suggestions ??

M$
Thnx

hyper · 04-26-2002, 08:05 AM

it depends on how you stream it
if they are pre-made wmv you can.
if you are talking about LIVE streaming
you need to visit sourceforge.net and search for streaming video

boldy · 04-26-2002, 08:14 AM

I have the original content on miniDV...
So if i create WMV, how can i stream them from linux ?

hyper · 04-26-2002, 09:35 AM

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...rdcstpubpt.asp

boldy · 04-26-2002, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hyper
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...rdcstpubpt.asp

Nice, buttuh... This is M$ shit ...

Ludedude · 04-26-2002, 11:54 AM

You can stream premade .wmv files from a linux server. Nothing to it actually, all you need is a link to the file from your html page and windows media player does the rest

I'm doing this in my members area with no trouble at all but of course you have to make sure you have the bandwitch for it.

boldy · 04-26-2002, 01:29 PM

Yes, i know but i dont think that solves my main problem. The videos must be protected from download... My client wants that. not me. Kind of weird thought in fact, cause we're gonna be a content provider as well ...

hyper · 04-26-2002, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by boldy
Yes, i know but i dont think that solves my main problem. The videos must be protected from download... My client wants that. not me. Kind of weird thought in fact, cause we're gonna be a content provider as well ...

this has been discussed many times

use the search feature

boldy · 04-26-2002, 02:13 PM

Ahhhh ... yeah ... the search feature....

Cheers!

04-26-2002, 07:47 AM	#1
boldy Macdaddy coder Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MacDaddy pimp coder Posts: 2,806	Video streaming on Linux boxes (WMV)?! I'm working on a quite big video project. Now i'm in the phase to choose my OS. Normally i only run Linux, Unix or Solaris. Anyways my client dont want the users to download the videos. I'm looking into the WMV format of M$ , i think it the best option in therms of quality and multiple bitrates. Is it possible to stream this format (WMV) from a linux box ? I really dont want to setup a dedicated Windblows box for the videos. Any suggestions ?? M$ Thnx __________________ MacDaddy Coder.

04-26-2002, 08:05 AM	#2
hyper Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mass Ass Posts: 5,294	it depends on how you stream it if they are pre-made wmv you can. if you are talking about LIVE streaming you need to visit sourceforge.net and search for streaming video __________________

04-26-2002, 08:14 AM	#3
boldy Macdaddy coder Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MacDaddy pimp coder Posts: 2,806	I have the original content on miniDV... So if i create WMV, how can i stream them from linux ? __________________ MacDaddy Coder.

04-26-2002, 09:35 AM	#4
hyper Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mass Ass Posts: 5,294	http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...rdcstpubpt.asp __________________

04-26-2002, 11:54 AM	#6
Ludedude Suck it! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Who wants to know? Posts: 4,432	You can stream premade .wmv files from a linux server. Nothing to it actually, all you need is a link to the file from your html page and windows media player does the rest I'm doing this in my members area with no trouble at all but of course you have to make sure you have the bandwitch for it. __________________

04-26-2002, 01:29 PM	#7
boldy Macdaddy coder Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MacDaddy pimp coder Posts: 2,806	Yes, i know but i dont think that solves my main problem. The videos must be protected from download... My client wants that. not me. Kind of weird thought in fact, cause we're gonna be a content provider as well ... __________________ MacDaddy Coder.

04-26-2002, 02:13 PM	#9
boldy Macdaddy coder Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MacDaddy pimp coder Posts: 2,806	Ahhhh ... yeah ... the search feature.... Cheers! __________________ MacDaddy Coder.