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Since I am receiving a ton of google searches for information on online streaming video for the 2006 FIFA World Cup [original post], I am putting up a short list of instructions to get things started:
1. Download TVU streaming player,
2. Install it on your computer after choosing the right language.
3. Open the video player and let it connect to the TVU network.
4. After connecting, you can double-click on the channels on the left side-bar to launch the channel. World Cup Football is on channels ESPN (Sports), ESPN2, and ABC. Check the TV listings here.
5. Depending on your Internet connection speed, let the online stream buffer and it will start playing. The screen will be pixelated for sometime but it will gradually stabilize. If it does not, then click on the Refresh button.
6. To change channels, simply double-click on the channels in the sidebar.
7. Due to possible high bandwidth consumption, the player may not connect to the network at your workplace. Ask your network administrator (if you can).
8. Enjoy the ‘Joga Bonito’.
by Patrix | on Friday, June 16th, 2006 at 4:46 pm | 
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June 16th, 2006 at 4:48 pm reply
[...] Unlike other streaming networks, the picture is pretty decent and the two matches I saw today, had little or no jerky movement that we usually associate with online streaming sites. After a initial bout of buffering and pixelating images, the screen eventually settles down for a uninterrupted session of football. Of course, you need a fast Internet connection [download and installation instructions]. The two games today kicked off the mayhem that is expected from Group E popularly called the Group of Death but unfortunately for upset pundits, the results were predictable and didn’t mess up calculations for the football powers. Czech Republic, surprisingly ranked number two in the world according to the FIFA rankings easily outclassed the even more surprisingly fifth-ranked, USA. After their amazing and unexpected run to the quarters, USA has risen in the eyes of the footballing nation at least in their ability to cause upsets. but they fell hard under the burden of expectations as the Czechs pummelled them with three merciless goals including two from hard-hitting Rosicky, joining Klose and Cahill at the top of the list for the golden boot. USA is going to find it hard to come back against Italy and Ghana if they continue playing in such lackluster manner. [...]
June 17th, 2006 at 5:57 pm reply
thanx..
the software is cool
June 20th, 2006 at 9:30 am reply
Hi,
yeah, i guess the software is very nice…when it’d work… I simply get a program crash information after 5 secondes of watching… it is not that funny… I will continue trying…. have a nice day
PL
June 20th, 2006 at 5:25 pm reply
Thanks for the link and instructions… works like a charm at my work… by by productivity.
June 21st, 2006 at 9:19 am reply
“This is something most of us have been looking for (Hat Tip: Patrix). Especially the ones who are stuck at work with no TV or radio anywhere in sight.”
Thanks mate.
June 21st, 2006 at 3:22 pm reply
Thanks for the link. Didn’t think I’d need this, but hey, am watching it now, stuck at work.
The American commentators - way too much babbling, and so much of it irrelevant, no? :)
June 25th, 2006 at 1:42 pm reply
yoooooooooo thx soo much for this player now i can watch world cup from…………..my classsss yahooooooooooooooooo loooooooooool the prof is teaching and iam watching niceeeeeeeee goooooooooo portugalllllllllllll!!!!!!!!
June 27th, 2006 at 2:47 am reply
Hi,
Well it seems good but I cant connect to the server from office :( maybe they have blocked it
June 28th, 2006 at 4:34 am reply
The TVU is cool. There’s not only one channel but there’s so many!! But it’s a bit blur and slow.. It’s k. I still enjoy watching the World Cup by using TVU. Keep it up peeps! =)
June 30th, 2006 at 11:31 am reply
god bless you..my satellite just got fried and this has saved my life:)
July 1st, 2006 at 4:55 am reply
[...] Online Streaming telecast which work in the same way as p2p works, are also good. One such Services where you can watch a various Channels is TVU streaming player. Here is the tutorial as to how to watch use the same to your advantage. Instructions for Online Streaming Telecast [FIFA World Cup] [...]