RE: How do you put a TV station on the Mbone?

[George Bonser <gbonser () seven com>]

> Imagine: multicast internet radio! Awesome!
>
> I have a feeling streaming is going to stay unicast.
>
> Multicast is a great technical solution in search of a good business
> problem.
>
> --
> Tim:>

Multicast is perfect for a live event.  Unicast is best for "on demand"
viewing of something.

An event such as today's wedding, a conference viewed in real-time, a
sports event, etc. is well-suited for multicast.