It is indeed an open standard (IETF internet draft), but the only client implementations so far are in QuickTime X and iOS v3 or later. If the tech works well tomorrow, expect more implementations in the future.
It is indeed an open standard (IETF internet draft), but the only client implementations so far are in QuickTime X and iOS v3 or later. If the tech works well tomorrow, expect more implementations in the future.
Open standard? Well doesn't any of the other browsers have this feature at least in a beta form?
I'm still not convinced there actually was a WiFi "meltdown" at the iPhone 4 unveiling. What was Steve's hand position when he lost the signal?
Yeah, after all... why we hear only about Stevo's wi-fi problem, weren't reporters also affected by the meldown? I followed four sites in parallel and never seen any issue
Interesting. I would imagine the first thing people will think is this was brought on by the WiFi fiasco of the last event, but I don’t think so. That affected the recorded presentation. This is another wrench in the works.
What I think is Apple is finally going to try to put this open protocol more on the map by showcasing how well the event can stream from a single source across the globe. Well… I hope, because if they did not stress test their setup it will look bad all around. If it succeeds it could be a the silent market winner of the event.
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Originally Posted by sideshowlol
Why is 10.6 necessary to watch a live stream? That's a rotten shame.
HTTP Live Streaming is an open protocol Apple developed. It’s part of iOS which then became part of the QuickTime X engine. While we could argue that the decision to use this protocol was purposely limiting, the fact that only iOS 3.x+ and Mac OS X 10.6 support it is not artificial.
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Originally Posted by Olternaut
Get this......
This year at work the IT department is clamping down (as per the friggin management) and decided to firewall all internet streaming.
Now of all times as Apple has miraculously decided to allow a livestream of their event!!!!!
!!!!!ARGH!!!!!
Not all internet streaming is created the same. It’s possible that your IT team has ignored this protocol as it’s still not widely used.
Interesting. I would imagine the first thing people will think is this was brought on by the WiFi fiasco of the last event, but I don’t think so. That affected the recorded presentation. This is another wrench in the works.
What I think is Apple is finally going to try to put this open protocol more on the map by showcasing how well the event can stream from a single source across the globe. Well… I hope, because if they did not stress test their setup it will look bad all around. If it succeeds it could be a the silent market winner of the event.
HTTP Live Streaming is an open protocol Apple developed. It’s part of iOS which then became part of the QuickTime X engine. While we could argue that the decision to use this protocol was purposely limiting, the fact that only iOS 3.x+ and Mac OS X 10.6 support it is not artificial.
Not all internet streaming is created the same. It’s possible that your IT team has ignored this protocol as it’s still not widely used.
Yeah, problem is though I don't think the correct Apple codec is installed. We're running PCs here at any rate....old ones too!
Don't worry....I have a plan! I'm going to clock out (*sigh* yes clock out) for lunch at 1pm eastern and run down to the lobby where there is a staples store with free wifi. I'll hang out there with my iPod touch for an hour.
Yeah, problem is though I don't think the correct Apple codec is installed. We're running PCs here at any rate....old ones too!
Don't worry....I have a plan! I'm going to clock out (*sigh* yes clock out) for lunch at 1pm eastern and run down to the lobby where there is a staples store with free wifi. I'll hang out there with my iPod touch for an hour.
The only PCs that have access to HTTP Live Streaming are those running Mac OS X 10.6 ?Snow Leopard?. There might be some 3rd-party option since it is open, but it?s not part of Safari or QuickTime 7.x.
This year at work the IT department is clamping down (as per the friggin management) and decided to firewall all internet streaming.
Now of all times as Apple has miraculously decided to allow a livestream of their event!!!!!
!!!!!ARGH!!!!!
There's an very good chance they won't pick this up. The traffic will be going over HTTP and look like normal web traffic. Just keep quiet about it tomorrow and tune in and try your luck.
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Originally Posted by Olternaut
Open standard? Well doesn't any of the other browsers have this feature at least in a beta form?
So, Apple Insider and a hundred other blogs will still have it's own live coverage, resulting an another 570 base stations? So, what will be different? BTW, since Apple is going live, why doesn't Apple Insider give Apple a break...offer an intelligent analysis after the event?
I'd expect that Apple would ask them to turn them off as they enter the room or maybe even jam the cells.
The live streaming is the carrot. Expect the stick.
Who wants to take bets that Apple's servers won't be able to handle the load? I predict that people will still stick to jizzmodo, engadget or any other site hosting a live blog once Apple's servers crash.
Oh damn, I am driving home from the White Mountains in NH to Florida and will miss it!
If you are driving, can you stop at 1pm for a long lunch at a place with WiFi. Starbucks typically have great public WiFi speeds.
If you are not driving, will you have your iPhone with you and will there be AT&T data service on that part of the trip? so you can watch it?
Also, even if you are driving but can?t stop, if you have your iPhone with you and some data access on AT&T you could listen to it. But I would assume there are others in the vehicle that may not be so keep to partake.
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It is indeed an open standard (IETF internet draft), but the only client implementations so far are in QuickTime X and iOS v3 or later. If the tech works well tomorrow, expect more implementations in the future.
...darn, i mean to edit the other post...
A quick wikipedia search reveals why iOS/Snow Leopard is required: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Live_Streaming
It is indeed an open standard (IETF internet draft), but the only client implementations so far are in QuickTime X and iOS v3 or later. If the tech works well tomorrow, expect more implementations in the future.
Open standard? Well doesn't any of the other browsers have this feature at least in a beta form?
I'm still not convinced there actually was a WiFi "meltdown" at the iPhone 4 unveiling. What was Steve's hand position when he lost the signal?
Yeah, after all... why we hear only about Stevo's wi-fi problem, weren't reporters also affected by the meldown? I followed four sites in parallel and never seen any issue
Open standard? Well doesn't any of the other browsers have this feature at least in a beta form?
Given that browsers are only now getting basic HTML5 video support, probably not.
Get this......
This year at work the IT department is clamping down (as per the friggin management) and decided to firewall all internet streaming.
Now of all times as Apple has miraculously decided to allow a livestream of their event!!!!!
well, it's http streaming so you may be able to watch it.
What I think is Apple is finally going to try to put this open protocol more on the map by showcasing how well the event can stream from a single source across the globe. Well… I hope, because if they did not stress test their setup it will look bad all around. If it succeeds it could be a the silent market winner of the event.
Why is 10.6 necessary to watch a live stream? That's a rotten shame.
HTTP Live Streaming is an open protocol Apple developed. It’s part of iOS which then became part of the QuickTime X engine. While we could argue that the decision to use this protocol was purposely limiting, the fact that only iOS 3.x+ and Mac OS X 10.6 support it is not artificial.
Get this......
This year at work the IT department is clamping down (as per the friggin management) and decided to firewall all internet streaming.
Now of all times as Apple has miraculously decided to allow a livestream of their event!!!!!
Not all internet streaming is created the same. It’s possible that your IT team has ignored this protocol as it’s still not widely used.
Interesting. I would imagine the first thing people will think is this was brought on by the WiFi fiasco of the last event, but I don’t think so. That affected the recorded presentation. This is another wrench in the works.
What I think is Apple is finally going to try to put this open protocol more on the map by showcasing how well the event can stream from a single source across the globe. Well… I hope, because if they did not stress test their setup it will look bad all around. If it succeeds it could be a the silent market winner of the event.
HTTP Live Streaming is an open protocol Apple developed. It’s part of iOS which then became part of the QuickTime X engine. While we could argue that the decision to use this protocol was purposely limiting, the fact that only iOS 3.x+ and Mac OS X 10.6 support it is not artificial.
Not all internet streaming is created the same. It’s possible that your IT team has ignored this protocol as it’s still not widely used.
Yeah, problem is though I don't think the correct Apple codec is installed. We're running PCs here at any rate....old ones too!
Don't worry....I have a plan! I'm going to clock out (*sigh* yes clock out) for lunch at 1pm eastern and run down to the lobby where there is a staples store with free wifi. I'll hang out there with my iPod touch for an hour.
Yeah, problem is though I don't think the correct Apple codec is installed. We're running PCs here at any rate....old ones too!
Don't worry....I have a plan! I'm going to clock out (*sigh* yes clock out) for lunch at 1pm eastern and run down to the lobby where there is a staples store with free wifi. I'll hang out there with my iPod touch for an hour.
The only PCs that have access to HTTP Live Streaming are those running Mac OS X 10.6 ?Snow Leopard?. There might be some 3rd-party option since it is open, but it?s not part of Safari or QuickTime 7.x.
Get this......
This year at work the IT department is clamping down (as per the friggin management) and decided to firewall all internet streaming.
Now of all times as Apple has miraculously decided to allow a livestream of their event!!!!!
There's an very good chance they won't pick this up. The traffic will be going over HTTP and look like normal web traffic. Just keep quiet about it tomorrow and tune in and try your luck.
Open standard? Well doesn't any of the other browsers have this feature at least in a beta form?
Because they're lazy.
Extra coffee and popcorn; I am sooo staying up for this. Just hope that Steve announces that TV show and movie rentals are coming to Japan.
Because they're lazy.
For those that aren?t lazy and like stress, you can try this out?
So, Apple Insider and a hundred other blogs will still have it's own live coverage, resulting an another 570 base stations? So, what will be different? BTW, since Apple is going live, why doesn't Apple Insider give Apple a break...offer an intelligent analysis after the event?
I'd expect that Apple would ask them to turn them off as they enter the room or maybe even jam the cells.
The live streaming is the carrot. Expect the stick.
well, it's http streaming so you may be able to watch it.
Well, probably not with this PC I'm running at work with IE7...yes 7...with no flash installed and no quicktime either.
It's locked down alright.
I'm going to go in the lobby where there is free wifi at the staples store and use my ipod touch. I'll hang out there for an hour.
Well, probably not with this PC I'm running at work with IE7...yes 7...with no flash installed and no quicktime either.
It's locked down alright.
I'm going to go in the lobby where there is free wifi at the staples store and use my ipod touch. I'll hang out there for an hour.
I suggest you test that Akami site I posted in the morning before work to see if it works at all through their routers.
Oh damn, I am driving home from the White Mountains in NH to Florida and will miss it!
If you are driving, can you stop at 1pm for a long lunch at a place with WiFi. Starbucks typically have great public WiFi speeds.
If you are not driving, will you have your iPhone with you and will there be AT&T data service on that part of the trip? so you can watch it?
Also, even if you are driving but can?t stop, if you have your iPhone with you and some data access on AT&T you could listen to it. But I would assume there are others in the vehicle that may not be so keep to partake.
Yes it is.
No it's not. It's 5pm UK time, and 6pm western continental EU time, except Portugal which has the same time as UK.