# Probably a stupid question

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/probably-a-stupid-question/227731>\
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**Created:** [June 1, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/probably-a-stupid-question/227731 "2007-06-01T15:45:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![ScatBack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@ScatBack](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ScatBack)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/probably-a-stupid-question/227731/1 "2007-06-01T15:45:38Z")

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but I must ask.

For those that do streaming (not progressive) video. Is it necessary to have the Flash Media Server setup or can you use a remote site that has Flash support (like PlayStream). Please, don’t throw stones as I think I already know the answer, just looking for a little assistance.