SopCast 0.9.8 - Watch Streaming Media on the Net

SopCast 0.9.8 (Windows, Freeware, 2MB) [via FileForum] is a simple, easy to use system to watch streaming media on the Internet. It is a Network Media Broadcasting system based on P2P Technology. It could make any node in the network to act as a retransmitter, and slowdown the media server's workloads when audiences quantity grows. The SopCast Streaming Over P2P technology is more resilient in case nodes quit and connection fail, it is suitable for broadcasting over the Internet. You can use SopCast to watch TV, furthermore you can use it to build your own channel. Anyone can build his own personal media on the Internet.

Recent changes:

• Bind sop:// protocol to SopCast client
• Optimized algorithm for slow network
• 6 languages UI added

It's interesting to note that among the listed 10 Top Channels at the SopCast site, 5 are sports channels. I'd say that this software could be a great tool for watching stuff that are currently unavailable on your cable or satellite service.

Technorati : Freeware, Internet, P2P, Software, SopCast, Streaming Media, Windows