PHP duke box

[dbeez]

Hi,

I am trying to add some audio files to my web page. Basically the user is presented with a menu and they get to choose which one they'd like to play. Kinda like a dukebox effect.

What are the issues involved here ?

Is it just as simple as providing a link to a .wmv file ? or can I do it a little bit better than that ? ... I mean what if the user doesn't have WinMedia.

Should I use a stream or else download the songs onto their computer first ? Isn't that a little bit messy ?

I've tried google for 'open source free dukebox' but no luck. I guess basically I'm just looking for a nudge in the right direction on this one before I start or maybe some source code/ tutorials.

Thanks

 

[lgarner]

My first guess would be to look for "jukebox" instead.

Anyway, it depends on how involved you want to get. They're audio files, so I'd probably put them up as .mp3 and maybe .wmv and .ogg. No matter what, the user will need some software to play them. I think .mp3 is the most generic.

 

[Olavxxx]

Why do you want to play sounds on the users computer?
Is it some site which presents audio-products?

If not, think about your site, will the sound-effects make the page seem "silly"?
I know mine would, however, if I where to sell ring-tones, mp3 files, or what-not, that would be a different issue.

Olav Alexander Mjelde

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