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Passport to Web Radio:

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I do like the idea of a book that approaches webcasting in the same way that one would approach short-wave radio, and in 1998 perhaps that approach made sense. But now, in the year 2000, it seems a bit quaint and unnecessary, like a 1995 Internet how-to book.

Instead of purchasing this book, I would suggest popping over to Broadcast.com. Browse the wide variety of content there, and consult the Help pages for assistance with installing media players. Sites like Yahoo Broadcast, RealGuide, and WindowsMedia.com provide more than enough introductory material for the novice, and countless media streams to choose from.

This was once a helpful introduction to web radio with stations' web addresses. It reminded me of the 1940's and 50's, exploring the AM band late into the night when you could hear Nashville, New York, Denver, Des Moines, Dallas, New Orleans, Del Rio, Havana, the world brought on the moon ether. Now it is so outdated as to be of little help. Real Player has changed vastly in two years, and most stations' web addresses are obsolete. What is needed is a yearly revision, or better still, continuous updating on line.

TJCantwell cantwell@naxs.com

This updated edition is the best book currently available on Web Radio. The introduction provides an excellent outline of how Web Radio technology works and includes the steps required to prepare your computer to listen to Web Radio. The book includes an outstanding article on world time, with an expanded chart for adjusting to and from local time to world time. The station listings are outstanding and are as extensive as the best online directories today (of course, that will change with time) - the editor and staff did a super job on this area! The sites are listed by country; including information on the type of programming the station carries and the streaming format used. The "Prime Cuts" chapter lists outstanding stations by program topic and is a highlight of the book. In my review of the first edition, I pointed out that much had changed in the Web Radio business in the 16 months since it had been published and that I looked forward to the update. The update is here and it sure was worth it! If you are at all interested in Web Radio, this is THE book to get!

Ok for casual listeners. Thats it