streaming server and its cost

[activeashish]

I am adding a facility to download and play movies and songs from my website.
For this do i have to purchase A streaming server or normal web server will work.
what is the cost of streaming server.do any body has script for this unlimited download with resume option in case of dissconnection

[Banfa]

Well it depends on whether you want to stream the data to them or just let them download it and then play it.

Basically a web server will let a user download any file. Once they have the file they can open it in any program they like.

With a streaming server the user using a streaming client to set up a direct link to the streaming server, the server then shoves data at the client which plays it without (permanently) storing it.

[Motoma]

You don't need to purchase a streaming server, as most online media delivery systems require only progressive download, not streaming.