thelinuxlink.net

I received a email to this this link
http://www.pm.gov.uk/output/Page13090.asp

Yes this is great news I got one too.

Basically, the BBC has been trying to launch it's IPTV/TV on demand service called iPlayer for windows only because they wanted DRM infection to protect licenses. A lot of the programmes on the BBC are co-produced with 3rd parties who want to make money from DVD sales etc.

But the prime minister's office 10 Downing St has an eGovernment website where you can petition the PM. Over 16000 linux and mac users signed a petition and so the board of governors for the BBC is forcing them to provide the service for a range of OSs

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/06 ... ux_coming/

Just to let you all know ITV (http://www.itv.com) allows you to watch TV online (repeats) and some live stuff (Rugby World Cup) but only if you meet these reuirements :

http://www.itv.com/Help/itvplayervideoh ... fault.html

and it kindly gives us info on DRM

http://www.itv.com/Help/itvplayervideoh ... fault.html

And read the answer to number 1 for Linux support. Also number 13 for why only UK users can watch! If you require a UK based IP then please use :

88.106.206.* (where * = any number allowed in an IP)

http://www.itv.com/Help/itvplayervideoh ... fault.html


Chris