LiveStation Streams Live TV to Your Desktop
We covered LiveStation in the past, but the developers just released a new client soft version that no longer requires Microsoft Silverlight; the addition of Mac and Linux support and the whole slew of new TV channel partners.
While there are many ways to watch TV programs on your desktop/laptop such Hulu, Joost, etc..provide great viewing experiences, they are mostly video on demand, meaning pre-recorded shows available for streaming on demand. LiveStation actually streams live video from channels such CNN, CBS, ESPN, Bloomberg, Fox, etc…in full screen without much latency. (Watching News and Sports is great for live streaming).
LiveStation is using a Peer-to-Peer bandwidth distribution mechanism to avoid high cost infrastructure. Therefore you’d need to download the cross platform client software on your desktop. Whether you watch live streaming or not the software is still running in the background to be part of the distribution network. You can however exit out by right mouse click on the system tray icon.
The installation was fast and painless. Quick registration is needed just with an email address and a password. The client includes some default channels but you can search & add additional channels such CNN, BBC, ESPN, Fox, Bloomberg, CBS, etc…The player presents in 2 panes with coverflow style channel selection. Fullscreen viewing is also available with very good quality.
Download HERE!
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