Steamcast

THEMIXTURE · 31st December 2004, 14:20

Hey out there anyone using Steamcast it is alot better then Shoutcast or Icecast.

Hell the developer is even updating it more often

. The only kicker I find that you need odcast plugin for winamp to use it. Hell works great with SAM 3 just gotta pay that 200 dollars. But hell that looks like it gets more updated then shoutcast dsp

. You can even have it list to multi. directories

. Its funny with AOL

now making it's mark on Winamp/Shoutcast you would figure they be doing major updates "nope".

jwhalen · 31st December 2004, 16:35

SHOUTcast *and* ICEcast.

MegaRock · 31st December 2004, 18:19

An update for Shoutcast (1.9.5) was just released two days ago.

Nick@ss · 1st January 2005, 10:10

i use shoutcast and icecast meself

people are slowly taking more of an active interest in icecast & steamcast these days as the word that shoutcast death is imminent is getting round ,,,,,, allthough considering the update the other day sort of makes it apparently untrue

however with these rumours going round it will give other programmers and innovators more enthusiasm to get different products out or better like steamcast and providors will be offering it as an more of an alternative very soon

Bling Radio · 1st January 2005, 13:10

Shoutcast FTW!

ravetrax · 2nd January 2005, 21:45

Running Shoutcast / Testing Steamcast

I am die hard nullsoft fan, but as the current behind the scenes issues and the true heart of nullsoft going its own way, I am able to justify changing if the desired features are available elsewhere...

I have tried several other server, but Steamcast is by far the eaisest to setup, as it is very simular shoutcast.

Alot more features, than the current version of shoutcast, however, if they can add a few requested features for internal stats gathering reasons, and the multiple relay source, I would be sold and would switch completely to steamcast.

Just my too cents, but for the current time we are still running soley on Shoutcast.

NJK · 2nd January 2005, 21:49

Shoutcast and Icecast are just all i need.

tried several others but always came back to these two.

Jay · 2nd January 2005, 22:01

Quote:

Originally posted by ravetrax
...few requested features for internal stats gathering reasons, and the multiple relay source, I would be sold and would switch completely to steamcast....

all this is already supported.

ravetrax · 2nd January 2005, 22:15

Quote:

Originally posted by KXRM
all this is already supported.

must have missed that recent update...

Erik713 · 2nd January 2005, 23:55

I imagine most people at the SHOUTcast forums would be using SHOUTcast, wouldn't you?

bored_womble · 3rd January 2005, 00:15

i have used them all and like them all in their own ways.

I prefer Icecast, and not because it is better , but it is open source. I have written some extention authentication elements to backend servers for clients and helps being open.

Steamcast I have used, about 6 months ago, probably much updated since then and has some nice features. It was a little unstable, however was looking very good indeed.

Shoutcast, is the baseline of a product everyone wants to emulate. It has some nice features and actually can do some nice stuff, if you use the configuration elements to their fullest, intros, stat logs etc. It is a clean interface with simple configuration file.

I think they all have a part to play and some people definately use Icecast and Shoutcast together and I suspect SteamCast will become part of that.

Just my 2 pence.

BW

jwhalen · 3rd January 2005, 01:12

i wish RadioToolBox would support icecast. Is that coming anytime soon, Jay?

Jay · 3rd January 2005, 01:15

next update, I waited a bit to make sure everything stabilized before getting into that further.

jwhalen · 3rd January 2005, 01:37

thats awesome Jay. thanks for the quick reply and I apologize if asking HERE wasnt kosher.

(When IS the next update? Ballpark?)

Jay · 3rd January 2005, 02:02

i give no timeframes because work/school/life all have priority over rtb.

jwhalen · 3rd January 2005, 09:54

okfine.

Jay · 4th January 2005, 10:03

Quote:

Originally posted by jwhalen
thats awesome Jay. thanks for the quick reply and I apologize if asking HERE wasnt kosher.

(When IS the next update? Ballpark?)

that update occured today

DIYHosting · 1st March 2005, 21:03

I've been using Steamcast/Linux as a server for a stream for one of my large music community websites. Haven't had any issues with it in terms of stability. I love it!

http://radio.threeohsix.org:8000/listen.pls

View Poll Results: What streaming server are you using?
Shoutcast	15	65.22%
Icecast	1	4.35%
Steamcast	5	21.74%
Something Different	2	8.70%
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31st December 2004, 14:20	#1
THEMIXTURE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 209	Steamcast Hey out there anyone using Steamcast it is alot better then Shoutcast or Icecast. Hell the developer is even updating it more often . The only kicker I find that you need odcast plugin for winamp to use it. Hell works great with SAM 3 just gotta pay that 200 dollars. But hell that looks like it gets more updated then shoutcast dsp . You can even have it list to multi. directories . Its funny with AOL now making it's mark on Winamp/Shoutcast you would figure they be doing major updates "nope".

31st December 2004, 18:19	#3
MegaRock Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Inside my water bong Posts: 6,864	An update for Shoutcast (1.9.5) was just released two days ago. Megarock Radio - St. Louis Since 1998! Don't click this link! Corporate Radio Sucks! No suits, all rock!

1st January 2005, 10:10	#4
Nick@ss Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Streamsolutions Headquarters Posts: 11,953	i use shoutcast and icecast meself people are slowly taking more of an active interest in icecast & steamcast these days as the word that shoutcast death is imminent is getting round ,,,,,, allthough considering the update the other day sort of makes it apparently untrue however with these rumours going round it will give other programmers and innovators more enthusiasm to get different products out or better like steamcast and providors will be offering it as an more of an alternative very soon www.streamsolutions.co.uk SHOUTcast \| Flash Media \| Windows Media \| Icecast 2 \| Content Delivery \|

2nd January 2005, 21:45	#6
ravetrax Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Clearwater, FL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My name is Rava www.ravetrax.com Posts: 541	Running Shoutcast / Testing Steamcast I am die hard nullsoft fan, but as the current behind the scenes issues and the true heart of nullsoft going its own way, I am able to justify changing if the desired features are available elsewhere... I have tried several other server, but Steamcast is by far the eaisest to setup, as it is very simular shoutcast. Alot more features, than the current version of shoutcast, however, if they can add a few requested features for internal stats gathering reasons, and the multiple relay source, I would be sold and would switch completely to steamcast. Just my too cents, but for the current time we are still running soley on Shoutcast. Echo34 - A music related irc network for the socially challenged. [ website \| chat now ] Stream Solutions - The next level of Shoutcast server hosting! [ website \| forums ] RaveTrax - Its not a state of mind, Its a way of life. [ website \| forums \| chatroom ] » Gen2 A/V Streams - NSV Video [vp6.2 & 64k aacPlus v2] - 64k aacPlus v2 - 24k aacPlus v2 » AMPX Player - Web based player that plays ALL streams! [Audio & Audio/Video] » Other Streams - 160k MP3 - 64k MP3 - 24k MP3

31st December 2004, 16:35	#2
jwhalen Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ct Posts: 1,202	SHOUTcast and ICEcast.

1st January 2005, 13:10	#5
Bling Radio Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 26	Shoutcast FTW!

2nd January 2005, 21:49	#7
NJK FRISIAN (MOD) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 16,259	Shoutcast and Icecast are just all i need. tried several others but always came back to these two. WINAMP SHOUTCAST

2nd January 2005, 23:55	#10
Erik713 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 112	I imagine most people at the SHOUTcast forums would be using SHOUTcast, wouldn't you? music - http://www.soundclick.com/erik713 http://www.indieindieradio.com

3rd January 2005, 00:15	#11
bored_womble Winamp's Womble Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wimbledon Common Posts: 1,100	i have used them all and like them all in their own ways. I prefer Icecast, and not because it is better , but it is open source. I have written some extention authentication elements to backend servers for clients and helps being open. Steamcast I have used, about 6 months ago, probably much updated since then and has some nice features. It was a little unstable, however was looking very good indeed. Shoutcast, is the baseline of a product everyone wants to emulate. It has some nice features and actually can do some nice stuff, if you use the configuration elements to their fullest, intros, stat logs etc. It is a clean interface with simple configuration file. I think they all have a part to play and some people definately use Icecast and Shoutcast together and I suspect SteamCast will become part of that. Just my 2 pence. BW Without open minds the world will die. Open yours and correct the mistakes you are making right now.

3rd January 2005, 01:12	#12
jwhalen Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ct Posts: 1,202	i wish RadioToolBox would support icecast. Is that coming anytime soon, Jay?

3rd January 2005, 01:15	#13
Jay Moderator Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: Next Door Posts: 8,941	next update, I waited a bit to make sure everything stabilized before getting into that further. -Jay \| Radio Toolbox.com

3rd January 2005, 01:37	#14
jwhalen Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ct Posts: 1,202	thats awesome Jay. thanks for the quick reply and I apologize if asking HERE wasnt kosher. (When IS the next update? Ballpark?)

3rd January 2005, 02:02	#15
Jay Moderator Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: Next Door Posts: 8,941	i give no timeframes because work/school/life all have priority over rtb. -Jay \| Radio Toolbox.com

3rd January 2005, 09:54	#16
jwhalen Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ct Posts: 1,202	okfine.

1st March 2005, 21:03	#18
DIYHosting Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 4	I've been using Steamcast/Linux as a server for a stream for one of my large music community websites. Haven't had any issues with it in terms of stability. I love it! http://radio.threeohsix.org:8000/listen.pls

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