Stream-2-Stream enables easy creation of internet TV or radio stations with just a regular broadband connection. It's freeware for everyone to utilize.
S2S supports a variety of codecs including MP3, NSV, and Ogg Vorbis, and boasts an integrated media player that eliminates the need for an external player. The software features an easy to use GUI and automatically tests bandwidth for optimal peer-to-peer streaming. Settings can be saved to XML, and users can control their servers via a simple command-line interface.
The software uses Shoutcast/Icecast internet radio/TV station as the source, and can detect freeloaders/leechers who only listen without sharing the stream. The data stream can also be signed to ensure integrity and efficiency.
Other features of S2S include the ability to view the network structure with a monitor, deny service to specific peers, and record streams for later viewing. The latest release of S2S (protocol version 3) supports streaming through TCP, UDP, and Multicast+ and includes improvements to GUI mechanics, connecting, and LanPages.
Overall, Stream-2-Stream is a highly efficient, user-friendly software that allows anyone to create their own radio or internet TV station and share it with the world for free.
Version 1.0: N/A