Hear Radio Shows Not on a Radio

First, some definitions. Then, some examples.

First, some definitions.

Streaming Sound file is played in real time from a remote location File is not downloaded to computer Requires internet connection while listening Two kinds: Live streaming Archive streaming

Sound file is played in real time from a remote location

File is not downloaded to computer

Requires internet connection while listening

Two kinds:

Live streaming

Archive streaming

Download Sound file is saved to your computer It can be listened to without internet access Place it on your portable player [iPod] Burn it to CD [most of the time]

Sound file is saved to your computer

It can be listened to without internet access

Place it on your portable player [iPod]

Burn it to CD [most of the time]

Podcast Specific type of download Subscribe to a podcast like a magazine Every time a new one is available, your computer gets it for you

Specific type of download

Subscribe to a podcast like a magazine

Every time a new one is available, your computer gets it for you