Show audio
The Computer Talk Radio show audio comes in the form of a podcast, or basically, downloadable mp3 files. This is on a page that updates via RSS feeds.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Over 100 episodes of Benjamin's previous broadcast show on computers, Digital Computer Talk, have been taken off-line to prevent any confusion. If you are interested in back copies of the show, please use the contact tab to let us know.
Manually
listening to the
podcasts
You can just
click on the
link below and
choose the show
audio you
prefer.
Your web browser
should open an
appropriate
audio player and
play the
Podcast. A high
speed Internet
connection is
not required but
a typical 30
minute Podcast
can take up to
45 minutes to
download using a
56K dial-up
Internet
connection. A
high speed DSL
connection will
download the
same Podcast in
less than 2
minutes.
Click here to proceed to the manual download page.
Automatic downloads
You can also create an automatic subscription to the podcasts or have the
podcasts downloaded to your iPod automatically. Subscriptions require you to
install some additional free software. Simple instructions for users of doppler and
Juice are
located on the
next link. Additionally, if you are interested in checking out the
programs, clicking the logos for those products will lead you to their websites.
Click here to proceed to the automatic download page.
About podcasting
Podcasting became popular back in 2004 as a method of publishing sound files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new audio files automatically. Podcasting is distinct from other types of audio content delivery because of its subscription model, which uses the RSS 2.0 file format. This technique has enabled independent producers to create self-published, syndicated "radio" shows, and has given broadcast radio programs a new distribution channel.
Differences from traditional broadcasting
Unlike radio programs, which are generally listened to as they are broadcast, podcasts are transferred to the listener as a digital media file and are consumed at the listener's convenience, similar to a VCR playing back a pre-recorded TV show.
From the producer's perspective, podcasts cannot have live participation or immediately reach large audiences as quickly as radio can. However, podcasting allows individuals to easily transmit content worldwide without the need for expensive equipment or licenses, and is frequently used together with an online interactive bulletin board or blog.
