[SLUG] streaming audio servers

[James Gregory <james@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey all,

I recently got asked about systems that allow streaming audio (music 
specifically) from a linux server. I've previously set up the RealMedia 
software, and it worked ok. I was using it for video streaming at the 
time. I was wondering what people's experiences have been with free 
streaming servers on linux? I guess it could also be a commercial 
product, but I'd prefer something free.

Shoutcast looks promising (thought not Free free). Will windows and mac 
clients need anything special to listen to the streams from such servers?

TIA,

James.