All things related to multicast

[Chris Rapier <>]

Digital Fountain is doing reliable data distribution using multicast.
http://www.dfountain.com/

I don't know much about it though.


Ted Hanss wrote:
> 
> 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.