At 02:23 PM 10/23/01, Paul Hoffman / IMC wrote:
Going back to the original question about more multicast sessions:
The advantage of multicast vs. tape-and-archive is the real-time aspect
for the viewer. However, this is rarely, rarely used. If it turns out that
switching from multicast to tape-and-archive can get more camera operators
in more rooms, that would be a win for more WGs.
I have offered on more than one occasion at the Plenary, to pay a "remote
attendance" fee. This would be used to:
- fund camera setups in all rooms
- fund Real or other non-multicast-dependent access
- provide for email or IRC feedback channel(s) to each room
I have to wonder if the real time aspect appears never to be used because
it's not usable.
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