HotMedia

Platforms, Prices, & Company

Company: IBM
Website: http://www-306.ibm.com/software/awdtools/hotmedia
Platforms:
- RedHat Linux 6.1/6.2
- SuSE Linux 6.3/6.4
- Turbo Linux 6.0
- Caldera OpenLinux 2.4 (Intel version)
- Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000
Pricing for WebSphere Homepage Builder (HotMedia is bundled with Homepage Builder):
- Upgrade: $47.00
- Full: $95.00 ($69.00 for purchasing downloadable version.)
System Requirements:
- Linux:
  - IBM personal computer or 100% compatible computer running one of the operating systems above.
  - Pentium processor 166MHz (higher processor is recommended)
  - The required hard disk space will vary depending on the volume of the packages installed.
  - Program and samples: 64MB
  - Online user's guide: 48MB
  - Online tutorial: 16MB
  - 64MB or more RAM recommended
  - Mouse supported by Linux
  - VGA graphics card (640x480 or better, 256 colors). XGA is recommended.
- Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000:
  - 166MHz Pentium processor or higher (266MHz or higher required to use WebVideo Studio)
  - 100MB or more of disk space
  - 32MB or more (64MB recommended; 64MB required to use WebVideo Studio)
  - CD-ROM drive to install program
  - VGA graphics card (minimum 640x480 with 256 colors; 800x600 high color or more recommended; 800x600 with 64K color or more required to use WebVideo Studio)
  - Sound card supported by the operating system (required to play sample sound files)

Applications

HotMedia, a component of WebSphere Studio Homepage Builder, is a comprehensive Java™ -based solution for incorporating rich media effects into any Web application. HotMedia is the perfect tool for Web integrators who want to enhance e-business applications with interactive media -- without the requirement of plugins or specialized servers.

Examples/Samples

Functions

Media Types Different media types (images, animations, panoramas, audio, etc.) as well as associated hotlinks and metadata, are all multiplexed into a single HotMedia file. This encapsulation makes it easy to manage HotMedia content for Web posting, distribution and database maintenance, just as easily as you would manage a GIF or JPEG file.
Distribution One of the most compelling features of HotMedia is that the experience is delivered to the end user without plug-ins. Through the use of patented Smart Content technology, the file itself dynamically determines which "players" (that is, Java classes) the browser needs and downloads them "just in time." In addition, the data itself -- images, audio, animations, etc. -- is downloaded progressively so that the user experience begins immediately, not waiting for the entire file to be received. The result is minimal wait time and the best possible experience for the end user.

Web Resources

HotMedia Prepared and Edited on Nov 30th, 2004

HotMedia
Prepared and Edited on Nov 30th, 2004