Adam McMaster wrote: > On 23 Feb 2007, at 14:24, George MacLeod wrote: > > >> The link is >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/consult/open_consultations/ >> ondemand_services.html >> > > Thanks, looks like Jono's link has a hyphen instead of an underscore. > > The relevant portion of the Trust's provisional conclusions, for > those who haven't already read it: > http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/assets/files/pdf/review_report_research/ > pvt_iplayer/iplayer_pvt_provisional_conclusions.pdf > > >> The Microsoft-based DRM strategy for seven-day TV catch-up over the >> internet >> >> The BBC Executive proposes a digital rights management solution >> which would require >> consumers to be using Windows XP (or above) and Windows Media >> Player 10 (or above) to >> be able to access seven-day TV catch-up over the internet. The PVA >> noted that we would >> expect the BBC to adopt a platform-agnostic approach. The MIA also >> identified benefits to a >> platform-agnostic approach. >> >> We propose to require the BBC Executive to adopt a platform- >> agnostic approach to rights >> management within a reasonable timeframe. The MIA notes an >> expectation that the BBC >> Executive plans to develop a Real Player alternative in the near >> future. Our understanding is >> that the BBC Executive aspires to offer an alternative DRM >> framework, which would enable >> Apple and Linux users to access the service, but has yet to >> identify a satisfactory solution. In >> either case, we will expect this to have been addressed within 24 >> months. >> > > I'm glad to see they're already aware of the problem, though it would > clearly be better if they chose not to use DRM at all rather than > trying to find a cross-platform solution. > > -- > Adam McMaster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Can't remember exactly what I put but it was something like "rather than spending time, money and resources on Digital Restrictions Management which inconveniences only the legitimate user and has been proved time and again to be no barrier to crackers (see what has happened to the 'unbreakable' HDCP mess) make the whole experience more enjoyable for the customer and platform agnostic".
Hopefully DRM will eventually disappear, once they realise that it is a waste of time and money. Produce a better product and people will buy it. Unfortunately it's not all up to the BBC - according to their literature, their 'content partners' are insisting on some form of DRM. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
