- Bit streaming
- It is a contiguous sequence of digital bits sent over a network/internet.
- Means playback can start immediately
- Internet connection always required
- Buffer
- A memory store which holds data temporarily until it can be processed.
- Buffering
- Preloading data into a reserved area of memory (the buffer)
- Bit rate
- The number of bits per second that can be transmitted over a network. It is a measure of the data transfer rate over a digital telecoms network.
- Streaming, opposed to downloading, means that playback can begin almost immediately.
- It also saves having to download and store large files.
- However, it also means that an Internet connection is always required, whereas downloaded files can be stored in advance where web access may be limited
- Streaming media Multimedia in leisure activities like:
- Watching a video
- Listening to music