Steve Spiller wrote: > 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. > > Partly because the BBC only pays for UK rights, not for the entire world.
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