Abstract: Streaming media is provided over a network using a non-streaming-specific transfer protocol, in which a media stream is stored on a server as multiple individual media files, and a playlist is provided indicating which media files are required for output of a specific part of the media stream; wherein multiple different playlists are provided to respective different media streaming clients, in response to requests relating to corresponding different parts of the media stream. A user interface is provided on the client device, in which an interactive media event is displayed including streaming media, and secondary media content.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for use in enhancing interactive presentations. Access is gained to a computer-based presentation that is presentable by conventional desktop presentation software, and a feature is added to the computer-based presentation. An aspect of the feature may be presentable by the conventional desktop presentation software. Using Internet-standard protocols, a real-time directive is issued to a playback device based on the feature and a response to the directive is received. A real time analysis of results of issuing the directive may be provided based at least in part on the response.