Streaming vs. Downloading

Streaming: Playing a file as it downloads, without having to wait for the download to finish.

Downloading: The file is copied from the Web sever to your computer.

Most people prefer Streaming to Downloading unless. . . there is "network congestion". Usually "network congestion" happens only on days ending in "y". On those days, streaming is something like:
wait_for_buffering-play-stop-wait-play-hiss-play-plop-hiss-forget_it. Then the preference switches quickly to Downloading.

Windows Media Player + Internet Explorer

	The Windows Media Player has a very nice feature when used with internet Explorer: the music starts playing as soon as the download starts.
	If the download is faster than the playback, the music will play without any interruptions, it will "stream". Most 28.8 and above modems should be capable of downloading fast enough to allow streaming.
	If the download is slower than the playback, the music will play with interruptions (will stutter). That's easy to fix: stop (or pause) the playback for a while (you may continue browsing). When the download is finished (or almost finished) click play and you will listen to uninterrupted music.
	Another reason for stuttering is that your player is not equipped to decode MP3 files. That can be fixed with an upgrade.

Windows Media Player + Netscape Navigator

The Windows Media Player will work with Navigator. If Navigator is not already configured to use the Windows Media Player for playback of MP3 files, it can be easily configured.

Any MP3 Player + Any Browser

There are hundreds of Media and MP3 Players on the market, with various features. Here are some of them. Most are immediately available for download, and they work with any browser.

Exercise caution:

	Code Bloat: Many 3-rd party players are loaded with lots of features. While that may appeal to some users, others might find no use for many of these functions.
	Instability: Some 3-rd party players add or replace system files and make changes to the Registry. Replaced system files add to the instability of the operating system and can create conflicts with other applications.

We recommend the Windows Media Player not because of some special allegiance to Windows or its makers. We recommend it because it is part of the Operating System and does not delete any system files or create any conflicts. Undoubtedly the MP3 enabled Media Player will be "standard equipment" on any future versions of the operating system.


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