Popularity of Streaming Media Servers and Formats

An Jan report at Network computing has a detial comparison of streaming media server and compatable players - a quick look. There is actual client (VLC) for QT on Un*x platforms.

Also, Reach and Market have a few interesting reports on the market share and popularity of streaming media file types and applications. I wish my company would pay for them ..

• CDN Market Dynamics, Analysis and Streaming Share: 2005 - 2006
• Flash Streaming Video 2004 - 2006: CDN, Site And Advertiser Adoption
  

and a lot more ......