Re: What does mod_mp3 do?

On Fri, 9 Aug 2002 13:51:38 -0400
"Disnard, Jon" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Mod_mp3 handles the shout protocol for sending the stream.
> Apache isn't smart enough to do this on its own.
> However, as you noticed, Apache is smart enough (with mod_mime) to
> send to correct mime type, based on the .MP3 file extension. In the
> later case there is no shout protocol in effect, and the two data
> streams would look different when under analysis.
> 
Ok, I see. But what is the difference between the two? I suppose the shout protocol has some advantages over the other option...

grtjs Tim