[MPlayer-users] SHOUTcast and multi-references metafiles

[nicolas.baly at epfl.ch]

> How does SHOUTcast work? Is there a way to access media file that is being
> streamed (file extension: mp3...)?
> I try to find (by browsing) the media file URL (mp3) from the one given in
> the PLS file, but I get lost in a loop.
>
> I also noticed that some properties in PLS files change in time.
> ex:
> File2=http://64.236.34.196:80/stream/1018
> Title2=(#2 - 629/15163) Groove Salad: a nicely chilled plate of ambient
> beats
> and grooves. [SomaFM] Length2=-1
>
> File2=http://64.236.34.196:80/stream/1018
> Title2=(#2 - 617/14981) Groove Salad: a nicely chilled plate of ambient
> beats
> and grooves. [SomaFM] Length2=-1
>
> Another question:
> How does a player choose the link (URL) contained in a metafile or PLS file,
> in the case there are multiple URLs references? Does he take the first link it
> can connect to? Does it depends on the available bandwidth?
>
> Sorry for these vague questions. If anybody is motivated to enlight me,
> thanks!
>
> A+ nico
>

Hi!

Sorry, but my question is more general. MPlayer works properly, I just need
these information.

Thanks.