Thanks, I've made some pretty important changes to the script, and added
some fairly powerful functionality. I've pasted the instruction file
text below if it is of interest. Though, the actual links are located at
http://gutterstar.net/dynamic_m3u.php
// Help file documentation...
Welcome to the GutterStar.net Dynamic M3U Generator With Auto-Timeout!
Introduction
To give you an example of what this PHP script actually does... The
following link will trigger an M3U playlist to be dynamically created.
(The streaming
audio that is being indexed, is the same as is available from our
Streaming Alternative Rock Page
.) This will cause all of the MP3 audio files within a folder on the
server to be indexed, dynamically written to an M3U file, then opened in
your default
media player!
That's right! These audio files are not being indexed from a static M3U
playlist, but rather, are being generated from scratch based on the mp3
files within
the audio folder itself. If any of the audio files are deleted, renamed,
or more audio files are added, the changes will automatically be
reflected within
this dynamically generated M3U playlist.
As if this functionality weren't enough, check this out... When the M3U
playlist is created, it includes an automatic timeout feature, which
causes the
audio stream to timeout after a set interval. The timeout length is
totally customizable! For example, you could timeout the stream after 35
seconds, 1
hour and 2 minutes, 1 day and 3 hours, or whatever you like!
Even more, there are built in security features that prevent your
listeners from being able to directly download your audio files, or even
be able to tell
where they are actually located on the server!
So generate the playlist and start playing to try it out!
In the example implementation above, the current settings will cause the
audio stream to time out after 1 hour has elapsed. This countdown will
always
start at the moment when the link for the script is activated, which
will be different for each user. This functionality is truly awesome!
When this time
out occurs, the user will not be able to listen to anymore of the audio
stream without reactivating the script. These settings are fully
configurable however,
to fit your needs.
How to Configure
To configure the script for your website, simply edit the file named
"stream_config.php". An excerpt from the code contained within this file
follows...
/*
To begin streaming mp3 audio from your website:
1. Configure the variables below.
2. Upload all of these files to the folder where you want to access the
script. All should reside within the same logical folder.
3. Create a link to the file named "stream_gen_m3u.php"
*/
// The URL path of the folder where your audio files reside. This path
must not end with a "/"
$url_path = 'http://domain.com/folder';
// The relative folder where the audio files are located. This path must
start where this script originates, and point to the same location as
indicated
above. Must not end with a "/".
$folder_path = './folder';
// The extention of your audio files. This must not begin with a "."
$extension = 'mp3';
// The URL path that points to "stream.php"
$stream_url = 'http://domain.com/stream.php';
// The relative path and file name of the schedule script file. This
should be fine if left within the same folder as "stream.php"
$schedule_file = './stream_schedule.php';
// The relative path and file name of the M3U file. This will
automatically be created.
$m3u_file = './stream_m3u.m3u';
// Set how often the audio stream will expire, so visitors will have to
return to your site to continue listening.
// The time will automatically be incremented by whatever numbers you
specify below.
// As an example, the default value below, will cause the audio stream
to timeout after 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 45 seconds after the script
first runs.
// The specified number of months.
$time_months = 0;
// The specified number of days.
$time_days = 0;
// The specified number of hours.
$time_hours = 1;
// The specified number of minutes.
$time_minutes = 30;
// The specified number of seconds.
$time_seconds = 45;
// Encode string, this will encode the Authorization code to prevent
tampering within the playlist.
// This string must consist of ten individual letters. You can also
change the case of individual letters to increase the security.
// Make sure that there are no repeat characters, and no spaces.
$security_string = 'abcdefghij';
// After uploading this file, set the permission to deny all Read
access. Usually 600 will work for this.
Download
To download the latest version of the GutterStar.net Dynamic M3U
Generator with Auto-Timeout,
click here!
Copyright
GutterStar.net,
all rights reserved.
----- Original Message -----
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To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: PHP M3U Generator with Auto Timeout for Streaming Audio
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bryan Garaventa" <bgaraventa11@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 5:18 PM
Subject: PHP M3U Generator with Auto Timeout for Streaming Audio
In case people are interested, I've pasted the config file below. This
should give you an idea what it actually does.
To see it in action, plus the download link, simply visit
http://gutterstar.net/cgi-bin/m3u_streamer.htm Eventually there will
be a download page on the site, but I haven't got around to it yet.
Config file code
<?
/*
To begin streaming mp3 audio from your website:
1. Configure the variables below.
2. Upload all of these files to the folder where you want to access
the script. All should reside within the same logical folder.
3. Create a link to the file named "stream_gen_m3u.php"
*/
// The URL path of the folder where your audio files reside. This path
must not end with a "/"
$url_path = 'http://domain.com/audio/folder';
// The relative folder where the audio files are located. This path
must start where this script originates. Must not end with a "/".
$folder_path = './audio/folder';
// The extention of your audio files. This must not begin with a "."
$extension = 'mp3';
// The URL path that points to "stream.php"
$stream_url = 'http://domain.com/stream.php';
// The relative path and file name of the authorization code file.
Will automatically be created.
$auth_file = './stream_auth_code.php';
// The relative path and file name of the schedule script file.
$schedule_file = './stream_schedule.php';
// The relative path and file name of the M3U file. This will
automatically be created.
$m3u_file = './stream_m3u.m3u';
// Set how often the audio stream will expire, so visitors will have
to return to your site to continue listening.
// 1=Hour, 2= Day, 3=Week, 4=Month
$stream_expire = '1';
// After uploading this file, set the permission to deny all Read
access. Usually 600 will work for this.
?>
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