Re: [Swprograms] timer-recording Internet streams

["Scott Royall" <royall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yeah, I realize the difference. I guess my comment contained the implicit
message that at least some of the streaming content could become
downloadable if the provider knew there was demand. These days, the
broadcasters seem so desperate for audience that they will do anything.

Then again, there are entities like the BBC that wouldn't accept a
suggestion called in by God.

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> dx.com] On Behalf Of Richard Cuff
> Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 1:55 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Swprograms] timer-recording Internet streams
>
> Those are fine for podcasts -- i.e. downloadable audio -- but quite
> often the good stuff isn't downloadable, it's only streamable.
>
> Take the BBC World Service...roughly 1/4 of their programming is
> downloadable / podcastable.  The balance is streamed and is available
> for on-demand streaming but not on-demand downloading.
>
> The software I mentioned covers those situaitons - both live and
on-demand.
>
> FWIW, I use Google Reader as my RSS aggregator...that way the only
> stuff that clutters my hard drive is the stuff I specifically want
>
> Also FWIW, there are a lot of podcasts / audio programs out there from
> non-traditional sources that cover current affairs etc., that may be
> of interest if you enjoy international broadcasts.  Some of these are
> commercial sources, others are public service sources.
>
> I might start posting them when I get a few minutes free over the
> coming days...and will use a subject header something like "OT:
> Podcast Suggestion" in the post so those who aren't interested can
> ignore those messages.
>
> Richard C / Allentown  P
>
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Scott Royall <royall@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Are you familiar with RSS, or even (shudder) iTunes?
> >
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