list of new features
list of new features
please. list the new features projected in the new version of steamcast 
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If that is the case it is not going to need port 80 is it cause if it is I am going to have a pretty big problem. 
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What about the ability to play a backup file when the source disconnects? I'd be using Steamcast full time if it had that.
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I am looking into adding both intro file and backup file capability, but it will take some time because I did not write it initially with these in mind. The problem is that I am trying to stay format independent and doing this means that I am becoming dependent on certain formats working a certain way.
SHOUTcast has it easy because they only support formats that they design in their own player. I do not have that luxery.
SHOUTcast has it easy because they only support formats that they design in their own player. I do not have that luxery.
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It's a shame because backup files really help keep users connected and on hold should the source ever get dropped for 20 seconds or so. Most of the really professional stations on Shoutcast seem to use it to good effect.
Any idea how well Steamcast does when relaying a Shoutcast server with a backup file? Does the backup get relayed all right?
Any idea how well Steamcast does when relaying a Shoutcast server with a backup file? Does the backup get relayed all right?
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not sure never tested it. In the meantime you can use the SourceBackup option and apply another source or relay to that location.
The reason it is not included as a file option is it requires that steamcast know something about the file, this is why shoutcast has alot of issues with this feature and other formats. I understand why shoutcast implemented the feature, it is a great concept but it is terribly difficult to execute if you want to support other formats without trying to be able to tell the future.
The reason it is not included as a file option is it requires that steamcast know something about the file, this is why shoutcast has alot of issues with this feature and other formats. I understand why shoutcast implemented the feature, it is a great concept but it is terribly difficult to execute if you want to support other formats without trying to be able to tell the future.
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Couldn't you just write your own custom .pls, serve it from a standard web host, and have your own intro, stream, backup file? You'd need your listeners to connect via your .pls instead of steamcasts.
Jay, would a user defined playlist be an easier implementation? The intro/outro files be served by something else. The user is responsible for making the playlist that steamcast presents when listen.pls is called.
Just a thought.
Jay, would a user defined playlist be an easier implementation? The intro/outro files be served by something else. The user is responsible for making the playlist that steamcast presents when listen.pls is called.
Just a thought.