[peel] FF04 Real Player Direct Links

[rockerq@...]

<< I've always used the following


http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/rpms/r1dabanktue.rpm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/rpms/r1dabankwed.rpm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/rpms/r1dabankthu.rpm

Is there any difference.

Phil


> rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/r1dabanktue.ra

> rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/r1dabankwed.ra

> rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/r1dabankthu.ra>>

The http links open the BBC version of the Real Player - this only allows you 
to play and pause the stream.

The rstp links allow you to use your own Real Player to listen to the stream 
- which means you can also start playback from any point in the programme, 
repeat sections etc - very useful if you only missed the last half hour of a 
show. 

The rstp links should also work better for Streamrippers to download the file 
of the show at your connection speed thus tying up your computer for less 
time if you have a fast broadband connection, and giving you the best quality 
file (though still fairly poor!) - I still haven't worked out how to do this on 
my old Mac running system 9 - anyone any ideas?

Cheers!

Rocker