A lot of software is used to establish an audio stream from one side to a receiving side. The main parts are the streaming server and a tool wich takes the sound from the computer, converts it to the propper format and sends it onto the Internet. All programs which are needed are introduced and an overview is given. Also advandages and disadvantages are mentioned. Further developments of software are also covered by mentioning the specific points in a generalized fashion.

You should learn

• The basic parts of software used
• specific programs and developments which sui your needs