If you are one of those people raring to explore the open source of
Apple Computer's server, then you might want to check out the streaming server of Apple, the
Darwin Streaming. Do not be confused with the different name because this server is still connected with Apple's efforts, although the technical concerns and support are not supported by Apple itself.
Darwin Streaming Server is primarily run by the open source community. It is the open source counterpart of the company's Quicktime Server, which is the commercial server version of Apple. Darwin Streaming is derived from the same code used in Quicktime and basically has the same function with Quicktime in that it is a tool that enables media sharing with clients and utilizes standard protocols. Probably, the only stark difference between Quicktime and Darwin is the target users. As mentioned, Quicktime Streaming is for commercial or public use, while the Darwin Streaming is aimed at developers who need streaming of MPEG and Quicktime on other platforms like Solaris or Linux. Darwin Streaming is also for developers who are seeking to
include code changes in the existing server to suit their needs.
