A great low-tech way of streaming audio over the Net as suggested by CNET.com

Once upon a time, Web sites such as Live365 allowed you to build your own radio station and stream your musical selections across the Internet. It was awesome, and it was free.

Then came Metallica, the RIAA, and Web sites realizing that in order to make money, they needed to charge for Web radio-station services. It was not awesome, and a little part of me died.

But now, thanks to Google Talk and a $1.67 headphone cable, building and streaming your own almost-free radio station is back.