YouTube stream?
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- Cptn_Uncanny0
It seems that even if its not being streamed they have a very customized setup... "progressive-download stream" or something.
From another article:
"But for greater, more "TV-like" video performance, content providers are farming out streaming to a handful of content-delivery specialists, ranging from large, publicly traded firms such as Akamai Technologies (nasdaq: AKAM - news - people ) to boutiques including Limelight Networks and VitalStream. These hosting companies all boast elaborate, international server networks that push videos geographically closer to users, making downloads quicker."I'm trying to talk a client (whose business relies heavily on lengthy video content) into streaming... or at least taking their server set-up more seriously. It's a mess right now, and they are suffering because of it, although hesitant to make any improvements...
- skt0
I would say progressive download, given that you can see the full movie load (the grey bar in youtube) ahead of playing it.
And it chaches.
- skt0
that would be caches
- Cptn_Uncanny0
Is there a way to test that for certain?
...sounds like a dumb question, but I need to know. :/
- Mick0
Both :) But mostly progressive from what I know with some content they get from partners that is streaming. Most of the video sites use progressive (which I think is better for caching issues).
See some comments on this post:
http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/0…
- Cptn_Uncanny0
Thanks for the link Mick.
There's a Forbes article I found:
http://www.forbes.com/home/intel…"The bandwidth companies typically charge video sites up to a penny per minute of video streamed. Big players who buy in bulk get discounted rates: Industry observers estimate that YouTube..."
If they're not streaming then why does everyone call it (literally everyone, Limelight included) "video streaming"?