> > when the file isn't in a streaming server you have buffering to > contend > > with; odds are it won't play the file till it's completely downloaded > > [regardless of autoplay/autostart] > > I am not sure if it is a buffering problem or not. I am baffled as I > can play from opening a file file:///home/webserver/audio.html, but > could not play it if I play from an URL > http::/www.myweb.com/audio.php, the audio.php generate the same > content of the audio.html. > > > A few questions: > > Why don't you just link to the audio.mp3 file and let the users > browser/pc > > determine how best to play it [normal]? > > I am sure you have many ways to play an mp3 file, that was not what I > was asking for. My intention is to learn and understand the PHP and > HTML program, and to resolve problems. It bothers me as I could not > unserstand why the URL way does not work as it should.
As a general rule, check what happens when you do wget -S on the URL and see what the browser sees. You may find that the file is being buffered by PHP and is "too slow" for an mp3 player. A simple loop to close all output buffers will fix that issue. Of course, you could find something else completely different... Like the wrong "Content-type" that the browsers will ignore in favor of the .mp3 URL ending, or any number of things... For sure, a simple straight-forward HTTP mp3 file spewing out should work just fine. _______________________________________________________ The information in this email or in any file attached hereto is intended only for the personal and confiden- tial use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is propri- etary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. This communica- tion is for information purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or as a solicitation of an offer to buy any financial product. Email trans- mission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error- free. P6070214 -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
