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'''Livestation''' is a platform for distributing live television broadcasts over a [[peer-to-peer]] data network. It is being developed by Skinkers Ltd. based on peer-to-peer technology acquired from [[Microsoft Research]]. |
'''Livestation''' is a platform for distributing live television and radio broadcasts over a [[peer-to-peer]] data network.<ref name="channels">{{cite web | url = http://www.livestation.com/channels | title = Live television and radio | accessdate = 2008-03-09}}</ref> It is being developed by Skinkers Ltd. based on peer-to-peer technology acquired from [[Microsoft Research]]. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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Livestation uses a [[Microsoft Silverlight|Silverlight]] front-end to |
Livestation uses a [[Microsoft Silverlight|Silverlight]] front-end to playback broadcast streams, encoded in [[VC-1]] format, received over a [[peer-to-peer]] [[overlay network]].<ref name="informitv">{{cite web | url = http://informitv.com/articles/2007/07/14/livestationprovidesplatform/ | title = informitv: Livestation provides platform for broadcast over broadband | accessdate = 2007-07-14}}</ref> Playback controls are overlaid on top of the video stream. Unlike services such as [[Joost]] which offer video on demand channels, Livestation streams live broadcasts.<ref name="Demo">{{cite web | url = http://soapbox.msn.com/video.aspx?vid=4da4263c-68a0-411f-8eec-58dc81bf22da | title = Livestation demonstration | accessdate = 2007-07-05}}</ref> Currently, 10 video channels and 2 radio channels are available. Negotiations are going on with other broadcasters to make other channels available as well.<ref name="channels"/> |
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The software is currently available in an invitation-only beta for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], with a Mac version being made available soon. The system can also be ported to [[Windows Mobile]] once a port of Silverlight is made available on that platform.<ref name="Demo"/> |
The software is currently available in an invitation-only beta for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], with a Mac version being made available soon. The system can also be ported to [[Windows Mobile]] once a port of Silverlight is made available on that platform.<ref name="Demo"/> |
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Revision as of 12:50, 9 March 2008
| Developer(s) | Skinkers Ltd., Microsoft Research |
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| Platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | P2PTV |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | Official Site |
Livestation is a platform for distributing live television and radio broadcasts over a peer-to-peer data network.[1] It is being developed by Skinkers Ltd. based on peer-to-peer technology acquired from Microsoft Research.
Overview
Livestation uses a Silverlight front-end to playback broadcast streams, encoded in VC-1 format, received over a peer-to-peer overlay network.[2] Playback controls are overlaid on top of the video stream. Unlike services such as Joost which offer video on demand channels, Livestation streams live broadcasts.[3] Currently, 10 video channels and 2 radio channels are available. Negotiations are going on with other broadcasters to make other channels available as well.[1]
The software is currently available in an invitation-only beta for Windows, with a Mac version being made available soon. The system can also be ported to Windows Mobile once a port of Silverlight is made available on that platform.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Live television and radio". Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ "informitv: Livestation provides platform for broadcast over broadband". Retrieved 2007-07-14.
- ^ a b "Livestation demonstration". Retrieved 2007-07-05.
External links
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