which one takes more bandwidth

[robpaul44]

which one takes more bandwidth
downloading a 50mb file
or
streaming a 50mb file in windows media player

[Daniel]

Streaming a 50mb file doesn't use up more transfer but it does stress the server and the server op may boot you after a while.

[Webdude]

Actually they are the same. The file size is still the same, and you are sending the same amount. Streaming is just a download method, so doesnt put anymore stress on a server than a regular download.