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Now that you have a stream descriptor file, you can use it into your web site to give listeners access to your stream. To facilitate the FreeCast node startup from websites, the FreeCast provides a customizable start page. You don't need to try to explain the install process or add links to the installation pages on the FreeCast website. Just use the start page which will be automatically customized with the information provided by your stream descriptor file.
The FreeCast website provides a small javascript function which allows you to create links
to the start page by specifying the hostname and path of your stream
descriptor file. For instance, if your descriptor is available at http://acme-radio.org/freecast/descriptor.xml, you must only specify
acme-radio.org/freecast/descriptor.xml.
Example 7.4. Use the start page in a web page
<html>
<head>
...
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.freecast.org/start.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
...
<a href="javascript:start('acme-radio.org/freecast/descriptor.xml')">FreeCast stream</a>
...
</body>
</html>
See the FreeCast listen page source for a real example.
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