> "The Trust has also asked the executive to adopt a > platform-agnostic approach to the iPlayer. The original > proposal for the service would have meant it was only > available to Microsoft users but the Trust's proposal will > require them to develop an alternative framework which will > allow users of other technology, for example Apple Macs, to > access the service." > Which I mightily suspect is a paragraph a lot easier to write > in a report than to put into action in a way that represents > value-for-money versus reach.....
It's an interesting one - before I looked at the Trust press release, I just read that as "persuade Apple to add in extra functionality to their DRM policy". However looking at the Trust press release, it says... "This requires the BBC to develop an alternative DRM framework to enable users of other technology, for example, Apple and Linux, to access the on-demand services." Which is an even more interesting statement IMHO! > The bizarre bit to me seems to be: > "BBC management's request for the iPlayer to have a feature > enabling users to bookmark a show for download ahead of > transmission was also rejected by the Trust." Actually, looking at the release again... "Though advertised in early promotional material, the BBC's proposition submitted to the Trust did not seek approval for a 'bookmark' feature, which would enable users to 'bookmark' a programme in advance of transmission. The Trust's approval of the proposals would not cover such a feature." I presume that's a "Don't ask, don't get"! Actually the one I'm interested in is the syndication to third parties... "The Trust considers that BBC content should be available to all significant players on a non-discriminatory basis. It will develop and publish a syndication policy and consider on each occasion where syndication is proposed whether a PVT or other action is necessary." Now I can see that as a cable/IPTV thing - if NTL/Telewest get it, why not BT Vision etc. Online that could be more interesting. Would 4od be a significant player for example? Interesting one... > Are they saying that if I can't book something in advance > from the BBC, I'm more likely to completely forget about it > and rent a DVD at a later date or pay for something from C4 > instead...... You mean that's not how you'd behave? :) - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
