Re: What does mod_mp3 do?

On Sat, 2002-08-10 at 02:31, Tim Dijkstra wrote:
> 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...
It is just a matter of what the player supports.
	-brian
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