The term "streaming" was first used for tape drives manufactured by Data Electronics Inc. that were meant to slowly ramp up and run for the entire track; slower ramp times lowered drive costs. "Streaming" was … See more

Early development
Attempts to display media on computers date back to the earliest days of computing in the mid-20th … See more

Bandwidth
A broadband speed of 2 Mbit/s or more is recommended for streaming standard-definition video, for example to a Roku, Apple TV, Google TV or a Sony TV Blu-ray Disc Player. 5 Mbit/s is recommended for high-definition … See more

Copyright issues
For OTT platforms, the original content captures additional subscribers. This presents copyright … See more

Beginning in 1881, Théâtrophone enabled subscribers to listen to opera and theatre performances over telephone lines. This operated until 1932. The concept of media streaming … See more

Advances in computer networking, combined with powerful home computers and operating systems, have made streaming media affordable and easy for the public. Stand-alone See more

Useful and typical applications of streaming are, for example, long video lectures performed online. An advantage of this presentation is … See more