[BC] Program links on the internet

[Bernie Courtney]

QOS does not work unless its implemented end-to-end, including the 
core terminal equipment and routers, otherwise you are just 
controlling the bandwidth you are putting on the network, not anybody else's.

There is still no way on a system like Directway, or even any other 
readily available consumer grade connection to GUARENTEE x amount of 
bandwidth, even within their own network.  You can get a connection 
bigger then you need and roll the dice, but you are still doing just 
that- rolling the dice.  I'm well aware of the limitations, 
technologies, and protocols involved; that's why I said that I'd 
never trust a program link to any such setup.

Bernie

-----Original Message-----
From: Dana Puopolo

QOS routers are available for 49 bucks these days. Using an ISP like Directway
(satellite) universally would insure that the delay is constant between all
stations. Staying within one company's infrastructure also eliminates the use
of peering points, which is usually where packets get lost.

There are ways of making IP audio transfer work well and reliably. You simply
have to know the limitations and follow the rules.

-D

------ Original Message ------
From: Bernie Courtney <bcourtney at metrobcast.com>

"could" is the key word in there, depending on network conditions, various
backbones and routing paths, there is really no way to precisely, 100% of the
time, sync all client sites as you can when you have a known constant like a
dedicated transponder on a satellite with X amount of delay end to end.

The other issue would be reliability, IP networks for remotes - sure.  Using
public, non QOS enabled networks, for an STL or for live long form program
delivery, you'd have to be nuts or just like playing with fire.

Bernie