Okay, I read a few topics talking about http streaming. I tested things out and had no problems with mp3 files. My only question is how do I force the Windows Media Player look for the streaming audio file? It appears that whatever is associated to the mp3 file type is the app that handles the stream.

well, you can embed a Windows Media object in the page... but otherwise it's a local setting... and nothing that you can just specify from a webpage without a more explicit option like embedding.

And HALLELUJIAH that it is a local setting...I can't stand Windows Media Player...

A quick and easy way to call on windows media to play you files is to save a list of the audio files with the comelete file path in a file with a .wma extension. Is so easy it's scary. But really just use a notepad and list the files like this example:

http://yourdomainname.com/music/audio.mp3
http://yourdomainname.com/music/audio2.mp3
http://yourdomainname.com/music/audio3.mp3

then save the notepad doc as musiclist.wma

then upload your mp3 files to the correct directory

upload the .wma file

create a link on your page to the .wma file something like this



note** if the end user doesn't have windows media player it will call on the default player. also firefox has trouble with this but it work great with internet explorer. You can use the same method if you perfer real player instead of using a .wma extension use a .rm extension. This works in all browsers but only when real player is installer at the end user's computer.

You can see and example of both at this site. http://www.rlmgrace.com/ use the listen online links one goes to a .rm and the other to a .wma.

Hope this helps.

not everyone has windows media player especially now that it's coming out that its a nice lil spyware tool for M$.

I would you a flash player to stream it, quick, easy & fast. And if you want true streaming tell hms to get flash comm server set up so u can stream mp3's and video faster than you think is possible.

Hello,

would anybody know how to setup live audio streaming at hostmysite.com?

thanx
jack

I'm a big fan of the following syntax if you are looking for controllable media. I believe you can develop a playlist to function with this as well but don't quote me on that.