| Streaming is different concept than Downloading. Streaming: 1) In remote, The server will provide chunks of data. Each chunk has predefined length. Even in Text format you have to identify each chunks to process. `Transfer-Encoding: chunked` HTTP header for example. > No local streaming in remote computer. 2) In local storage system you can stream any length of data from Storage Drive to RAM Downloading: 1) In remote, The client will request chunks of data. You can request any length. You don't need to identify the chunks. You can append the downloaded data without any process. > There is Local streaming. The remote computer actually streams data from it's storage to RAM. 2) In local copying from peripheral device is also called Downloading. I've seen Downloading label in micro-controller burner. Presenting, Storing or Deleting the either one data is your choice. Not only stream; also you can watch, listen, read the downloaded content also without storing it into actual drive or without finishing the download. It's all actions nothing to do with techniques behind the terms. |