All things related to multicast

[Alan Crosswell <>]

> Is anyone using multicast for an application other than video distribution? 
> At the last Internet2 member meeting I asked that question and there were 
> some campuses using multicast to distribute OS images to workstations, but 
> I didn't write down any of the names of the schools. There are corporate 
> networks that use multicast for data distribution, but we're seeking 
> examples from higher education.
> 
> I'm asking as George Brett is putting together a NLANR-supported workshop 
> and he wants to include examples other than video from our community. So, 
> please pass any pointers on to me or George 
> ().
> 
> Thanks.
> 

We use Ghost for software distribution in our computer labs.

I'm sure there are some good multi-player games out there that use it too:-)
/a