Is it possible to do pseudo-streaming(eg start playback at any point) with wmv files and silverlight?
This is possible using Flash in a progressive download setup but can it be done on the Microsoft track?
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You can use Windows Media Services 2008. It enables you to actually stream WMV to Silverlight interface.
artur02
2008-09-17 18:58:03
I know that works but I am looking for a progressive download solution.
geoff
2008-09-24 13:01:04
As far as I know this is the only simple solution at the moment. And it's free if you have WInServer license.
artur02
2008-09-25 19:50:29
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No reason you couldn't stream it like any other HTTP video; it basically just expects the file to be a correct WMV file. You would need to have a server that supports the seeking, though.
Robert Fraser
2009-08-05 20:35:47
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Since asking this question, Microsoft has released Smooth Streaming, which is exactly what I was asking for and more.
Clearly this is the best Silverlight solution although you do need Windows Server 2008 on the backend.
geoff
2009-09-29 12:26:05