Skip to Content
Web Design in a Nutshell
book

Web Design in a Nutshell

by Jennifer Niederst
November 1998
Intermediate to advanced
578 pages
28h 15m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Content preview from Web Design in a Nutshell

Streaming Video Technologies

As with audio, the competition is fierce in the streaming video arena. Not surprisingly, we see many of the same players as in the audio line-up. New technologies come and go weekly, so for a current list of contenders, see Netscape’s plug-in page at http://www.netscape.com/comprod/products/navigator/version_2.0/plugins/audio-video.html.

As of this writing, RealNetworks continues to dominate the market due to the ubiquitous distribution of its player and its proven track record. However, some competitors offer niche products that may better suit your particular needs. Bear in mind that QuickTime 3.0 movies will stream without the use of a proprietary server package.

The following list represents just a few of the options for adding streaming video to your web site. The web sites listed with each technology provide complete information on how the system works, pricing structures, and the required software components.

RealVideo (RealNetworks)

RealNetworks (which used to be Progressive Networks) launched its streaming video capabilities in version 3.0 of its RealMedia line of products (of which RealAudio is the star component). As of this writing, RealNetworks’ acquisition of VivoActive, a leader in streaming video technology, affirms their commitment to video delivery.

RealVideo can be optimized to stream over 14.4, 28.8, 56, and 112 kbps (ISDN or T1 connection). It uses the same RealServer software as RealAudio, and is capable of distributing live video ...

Become an O’Reilly member and get unlimited access to this title plus top books and audiobooks from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers, thousands of courses curated by job role, 150+ live events each month,
and much more.

Read now

Unlock full access

More than 5,000 organizations count on O’Reilly

AirBnbBlueOriginElectronic ArtsHomeDepotNasdaqRakutenTata Consultancy Services

QuotationMarkO’Reilly covers everything we've got, with content to help us build a world-class technology community, upgrade the capabilities and competencies of our teams, and improve overall team performance as well as their engagement.
Julian F.
Head of Cybersecurity
QuotationMarkI wanted to learn C and C++, but it didn't click for me until I picked up an O'Reilly book. When I went on the O’Reilly platform, I was astonished to find all the books there, plus live events and sandboxes so you could play around with the technology.
Addison B.
Field Engineer
QuotationMarkI’ve been on the O’Reilly platform for more than eight years. I use a couple of learning platforms, but I'm on O'Reilly more than anybody else. When you're there, you start learning. I'm never disappointed.
Amir M.
Data Platform Tech Lead
QuotationMarkI'm always learning. So when I got on to O'Reilly, I was like a kid in a candy store. There are playlists. There are answers. There's on-demand training. It's worth its weight in gold, in terms of what it allows me to do.
Mark W.
Embedded Software Engineer

You might also like

Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Jennifer Robbins
Web Design in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition

Web Design in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition

Jennifer Niederst Robbins
Web Design Playground

Web Design Playground

Paul McFedries

Publisher Resources

ISBN: 1565925157Catalog PageErrata