> And it is not cheap, even if it is local bandwidth. A reasonably clear audio stream (forget video) needs like 32Kbps for each person streaming.
Ive learnt that Cheap is a relative term mfriend The user decides which conveniences are worth paying for Besides, you don't halt a project to build a 4 star hotel just because there are cheaper alternatives ;-) > Who pays for it and why would someone pay anyway when he can pick it freely on his radio 1- An available forum for specialized channels Eg: click on a button and get a replay for the capital gang show you missed 2 - bcuz its there! Why shouldn't I use the company Bandwidth to view clips of a local football match while the boss accesses footage of his marketing seminars, ( while we work ) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hari Kurup Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 9:58 AM To: Linux Users Group Uganda Subject: Re: [LUG] GMAIl now at 2GB On Apr 7, 2005, at 6:39 PM, Henry wrote: > Isnt the onus on the providers to show the people what they can do > with the > service > Way the mobile operators keep telling us how we can check for the > weather > and stuff on our fons? > > Eg: Don't you think radio/ tv operators would love for people to stream > local talk shows onto their computers at home and office ? > But who would dare to venture into such a "complex" process unless > they had > someone from MTN, infocom .. to hold their hand for the first few > sessions They radio/tv operators certainly would be interested. But as opposed to picking the signal off air with your TV or radio for free, streaming requires bandwidth. And it is not cheap, even if it is local bandwidth. A reasonably clear audio stream (forget video) needs like 32Kbps for each person streaming. Who pays for it and why would someone pay anyway when he can pick it freely on his radio. Kurup _______________________________________________ LUG mailing list [email protected] http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug %LUG is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ _______________________________________________ LUG mailing list [email protected] http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug %LUG is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/
