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Streaming Audio: The FezGuys' Guide
By Jon R. Luini, Allen E. Whitman
Publisher	: New Riders Publishing
Pub Date	: May 15, 2002
ISBN	: 0-7357-1280-8
Pages	: 336
	Copyright
		About the Authors
		Acknowledgments
		Tell Us What You Think
		Introduction
			What Is This Book?
			Assumptions About the Reader
			What This Book Will Give You
			What This Book Will Not Give You
		Part I:  What It Is and What You Need
			Chapter 1.  Introduction to Streaming Audio
				What Is Streaming Audio?
				Formats
				Authoring
				Server Stream Distribution
				Summary
			Chapter 2.  Preparing Yourself
				Encoding Computer and Audio Hardware Requirements
				Encoding Computer Software Requirements
				Finding the Format That Fits
				Server Computer and Audio Hardware Requirements
				Network Bandwidth Requirements
				About Your Audio Source
				Audio Optimization
				On-Demand Audio: Getting Your Source into Digital Format
				Brief General Overview of Online Music Legal Issues
				Summary
		Part II:  How To Do It (Processes)
			Chapter 3.  Using RealMedia
				Software Encoders: Free Versus Pay
				Choosing Your Encoding Settings
				RealMedia Stream Attributes
				Authoring an On-Demand RealMedia File
				Authoring a Live RealMedia Stream
				Creating a Server
				Summary
			Chapter 4.  Using Windows Media
				Software Encoders (Free Versus Pay)
				Choosing Your Encoding Settings
				Windows Media Stream Attributes
				Authoring an On-Demand Windows Media File
				Authoring a Live Windows Media Stream
				Creating a Server
				Summary
			Chapter 5.  Using QuickTime
				Software Encoders (Free Versus Pay)
				Choosing Your Encoding Settings
				Authoring an On-Demand QuickTime File
				Authoring a Live QuickTime Stream
				Creating a Server
				Summary
			Chapter 6.  Using MP3
				Software Encoders (Free Versus Pay)
				Choosing Your Encoding Settings
				MP3 Stream Attributes
				Authoring an On-Demand MP3 File
				Authoring a Live MP3 Stream
				Creating a Server
				Summary
			Chapter 7.  Serving Your Audio
				Where to Host?
				Uploading Your On-Demand Files
				Streaming Audio Presentation
				Summary
		Part III:  Case Studies
			Chapter 8.  Joe Satriani: A Web Site with On-Demand Files in Multiple Formats and Special Event Live Streams
				History and Design
				Building and Maintaining Community
				Streaming Architecture
				Summary
			Chapter 9.  SomaFM: Multiple Live Streams from a Playlist Database
				History and Design
				Building and Maintaining Community
				Streaming Architecture
				Legal Issues
				Summary
			Chapter 10.  KPIG: Traditional Radio Station Streaming Live and On-Demand
				History and Design
				Building and Maintaining Community
				Streaming Architecture
				Song Identification
				Legal Issues
				Advanced Authoring
				Summary
		Part IV:  Extra Credit
			Chapter 11.  Advanced Audio Optimization
				Tools: You Get What You Pay For
				Normalization
				Compression
				Equalization
				Other Audio Tricks
				All-In-One Hardware Solutions
				Summary
			Chapter 12.  Advanced Authoring Techniques
				Hardware Encoders
				Batch Encoding
				Using Other (Less Common) Formats
				Common Pitfalls to Avoid
				Summary
			Chapter 13.  Advanced Presentation
				Multimedia Presentations with Streaming Audio
				Embedding Streaming Audio in Your Web Page
				Offering Multiple Links to the Same Audio
				Playlists
				Summary
		Appendix A.  Tools and Resources
			Waveform Editors
			Rippers
			Encoders
			Players
			Audio Processing
			DJ Software
			Legal Resources
			Online Authoring Resources
			Content Delivery Networks
		Glossary