The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a proposed protocol for standardizing streaming media on the Internet. It was jointly submitted to the IETF on October 9th by Progressive Networks and Netscape Communications Corporation and with support from 40 leading media companies.

General Overview of RTSP

RTSP Calendar
A listing of the upcoming RTSP events.

RTSP Open Issues
As this process moves forward, understand what issues are left to be decided.

RTSP Protocol Draft
Read the current draft submitted to the IETF. Also available for download in Adobe Acrobat format. (Updated July 30)

RTSP Reference Implementation
Progressive Networks presents the first RTSP
reference implementation. (Updated July 25)

Install and Test the Reference Implementation
Play streaming text and .wav files
after downloading the reference implementation. (Updated June 24)

RTSP Links
Links to Internet resources about RTSP

RTSP FAQ

Providing Feedback on RTSP
Several methods for voicing your ideas and opinions on RTSP.

RTSP Supporting Companies
Over 40 Leading Media Companies have voiced their support of RTSP.

RTSP Online Press Conference
Listen to the archived presentation introducing RTSP.

Rob Glaser and Marc Andreessen discuss RTSP's Importance.

RTSP Press Release

RealMedia Developer Program
Stay on the cutting edge of streaming multimedia technologies.


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