NicatioNs> PlayiNg souNd or video iNreal time as it is dowNloaded over the INterNet as opposed to storiNg it iN a local file first. A plug-iN to a web browser such as Netscape Navigator decompresses aNd plays the data as it is traNsferred to your computer over the World-Wide Web. StreamiNg audio or video avoids the delay eNtailed iN dowNloadiNg aN eNtire file aNd theN playiNg it with a {helper applicatioN}. StreamiNg requires a fast coNNectioN aNd a computer powerful eNough to execute the decompressioNalgorithm iNreal time. (1996-11-06)
