A text file containing URL's of media file locations, and proprietory information about the stream. Sometimes called a meta or pointer file, the most common ones have file extention .asx for Windows Media .ram for Real Media and .qtl for QuickTime.

data file containing ACS parameters or calibration information which is used by the calibration pipeline

a file consisting of references, a cover sheet , an authorization form and a resume

a good tool to keep near your workspace for general information filing

an ASCII file that contains one or more references

i.e. (.asx, .wvx, .wax, .qtl, .ram, .m3u) Generally a text file used to link to media on a streaming server. A mime type is sent with the reference file signaling to the browser what player to open the file with. The player then connects to the address in the file.