Tis no longer the question. Simply put, it is the technology that allows us to see and hear, video and audio on the Internet. Many live events are archived allowing viewers to see the event at their convenience. Currently every major media organization has adopted this technology as an important media distribution tool.
Major universities use steaming media to facilitate distributive education programs.
A recent survey at CSU Chico indicated that students that access online classes that use steaming video tend to feel less alienated from the university learning environment while participating in the distance education programs. The film industry has embraced this technology not only to promote new movies, but also to debut full-length feature motion pictures by independent filmmakers. The lists of organizations that use streaming media, along with its applications, continue to grow at a rapid pace. Three major companies compete to provide streaming media services. They are Real Networks, Microsoft, and streaming newcomer, Apple Computers.