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My definition of a program call Broadcasting machine would be something that includes: Video editing, Live video switches/faders and broadcast servers

first, as to bittorent, STOP POSTING IT ALREADY! dead subject, it can't happen. Maybe after it is all said and done copies can be passed around, but most people want to watch it live!

I believe having the uni's use internet2 would cut down considerably on the internet's bandwidth, and I also think users like us can help handle their bandwidth problems and make this event enjoyable for all.

my suggestion is getting everybody together to create an advanced relay setup using icecast with theora support. This could easily help many people connect, as I'm guessing (according to calculations of people who use linux/unix/bsd based system) at least 50% will be able to view that stream. (Remember, most windows users won't be able to figure out how to connect or care to do so anyway). We just have to find a way for the rest to be able to view it.

I am part of a project called http://freematrix.us/. Currently, we only stream audio, but all of our servers have theora/streaming video support and can be the source for the stream while having one of our servers act as a relay for others to connect and share the links.
I'm talking with our director about doing this right now, and will probably email NASA about it soon. If you would like to help out, I'm on irc.freenode.net in #freematrix or under the nickname Apple.

now, to address the three OC192's (iirc) it would take to do this, this is simple but hard at the same time. Let's take a look at what, my guestimate, 70% of bandwidth usage is.
1. p2p
2. porn
the second one is a tad bit easier to bring down, because if people are watching the NASA sucker live, it's somewhat impracticle to be watching some streaming porn flick on the side, especially if somebody came walking in, that would get weird...

as for p2p, I'm sure that if people passed the word, and everybody was nice for a couple of hours, you could cut down on say 25% of all p2p bandwidth, which adds up.

Now, with my cluster idea, the saving in bandwidth right there, and using internet2, I think there is a shot that this can be pulled off. At this point, instead of debates on pop-ups and ads, rants about taxes, 20+ posts on bittorrent, etc. I would like to see you guys for once help come up with other ideas like mine to hopefully find a solution that would work. I'm not saying this is the best, I'm just saying its a start.

I just got out of bed (:r !date gives Tue Jun 15 09:46:03 EST 2004) and it looks like the question has already been answered, but I'd like to provide my input as well (even if the questioner probably isn't looking at the thread anymore).

FreeMatrix is a budding online radio station, sort of 'son of FreeNodeRadio', if you remember that. You can hop onto irc.freenode.net and join #freematrix, they are usually streaming something. The website is http://freematrix.us.

disclaimer: Do not work for FreeMatrix, am just a loyal listener.

I enjoy open music, I can even pay for it.

The FreeNode Radio play open music once or twice a week.

I personally love Twenty-Two and Elly K