README for vls, the VideoLAN Server

Introduction
============

VLS is part of the VideoLAN project, a full client/server video over IP
solution. The VideoLAN Server aims at broadcasting MPEG (1/2/4, PS/TS)
video streams over any IP network.


Building, Installing and Running VideoLAN
=========================================

See the INSTALL file to know where to find documentation about VLS.


Troubleshooting
===============

A mailing-list has been set up for support and discussion about the
vls. Its address is :

  <streaming@videolan.org>

To subscribe, send a mail to <ecartis@videolan.org> with the following
words in the mail body :

  subscribe streaming

To unsubscribe, do the same with the words :

  unsubscribe streaming


A mailing-list has been set up for development stuff about VLS. Its
address is :

  <vls-devel@videolan.org>


To subscribe, send a mail to <ecartis@videolan.org> with the following
words in the mail body :

  subscribe vls-devel

To unsubscribe, do the same with the words :

  unsubscribe vls-devel


When reporting bugs, try to be as precise as possible (which OS, which
distribution, and so on).
         

Resources
=========

The VideoLAN web site at http://www.videolan.org/ is a good start for
information about MPEG and DVD playing. Have a look at the documentation
section, as well as the bookmarks.


The team
========

See the AUTHORS file for a list of VLS authors and contributors.
