Webcast
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WEBCAST PREPARATION
Introduction to webcasting
Webcasting provides the opportunity to view pictures and
sounds over the Internet. This cutting edge technology,
while still in its infancy, is a breakthrough in modern
communications, often bringing previously unseeable events
into homes across the world.
In order to view and listen, you will
need Microsoft ® Media Player or alternatively Quick
Time on your computer. This may already be installed.
If not, you
need to install Windows ® Media Player or QuickTime.
To do this you will need details of your operating system,
i.e. Windows 98, XP, Mac OS X etc. These details can
be found by doing one of the following:
a) searching your system help file
b) reading your computer documentation/disks
c) viewing computer start up initial splash screen
d) asking your system administrator/supplier
Armed with this information, you now need to download
the appropriate version of Media Player from Microsoft
site - available
here.
QuickTime is available
here.
Click on the downloaded file and follow installation
instructions. Please note these links will take you
out of the Church of Scotland website and open a new
browser window.
Some systems, especially older systems and ones behind
firewalls, may not be able to receive the webcast. Please
note that it is up to local IT administrators to configure
their networks accordingly. (see
F.A.Q.s re firewalls)
Minimum System Specification
(Audio)
Speed: 90 MHz CPU
RAM: 16 MB
16 bit Soundcard and speakers
Microsoft ® Media Player 6.4
Microsoft ® Windows 95 or equivalent
Modem (at least 28.8 kbs)
Recommended
System Specification
Windows: Windows 98 2nd Ed. or higher
Speed : 500 MHz CPU or higher
RAM: 128 MB or higher
HD: 100 MB free space
Quality soundcard and speakers
Microsoft ® Media Player 9
QuickTime 7
Broadband connection (up to 256 kbs)
Apple Mac: Mac OS X
Speed : 233 MHz or higher
RAM: 128 MB or higher
HD: 10 MB free space
Quality soundcard and speakers
Mac OS X Media Player 7.1
Broadband connection (up to 256 kbs)
This information is supplied as a guide only and dependent
on the Media Player and Quick Time version and operating
system being used. If in doubt, fuller details and up
to date information is available from Microsoft
® Media Player website or Apple
QuickTime website.
If you are experiencing problems with preparing your
system, visit our troubleshooting and frequently asked
questions page by clicking
here.
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