Streaming or Downloading

Streaming Advantages –No big download overhead –Network friendly compared to http –Ability to use multicast on JANET –IPR Friendlier –Live events

Streaming(2) Disadvantages –Firewalls –Compatibility –Streaming Server Required –Cost of server

Download What is this? –One to one –Whole file downloads Advantages –Easy to do –No special server –No firewall issues –More network support

Download(2) Disadvantages –Slow over skinnyband –Dialup may never work –IPR –Bandwidth heavy –Not live

Streaming Vs Download Choose streaming if: –You have a streaming server. –You will be delivering off campus. –You have IPR issues. –You will use your video in a lab setting. –You are offering a live event. Choose download if: –You dont have a streaming server. –You have a very fast network. –You will only deliver on campus. –IPR is not an issue. –You or your audience is restricted by a firewall. –You are not offering a live event.

Alternatives? CD DVD