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This could, perhaps, initially be implemented as a plugin that inspected/listened for link clicks and forwarded them to your application of choice. I believe VLC is capable of opening streams without too much hassle (not sure about other players).

Sounds like a fun weekend project, at any rate!

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VLC's stream handling isn't the best, though.

(VLC uses a fixed-length buffer, and requires the buffer to be full before it starts playing. Not the best for an iffy connection.)

That being said, worth a shot! (Not to mention that a plugin could redirect to an arbitrary application without too too much hassle)

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