Outside the DRM/platform debate around the iPlayer, here's another
alleged issue that may end up affecting far more users as it is a lot
more comprehensible to non-geeks. The fact that it's propagating via
Facebook is proof of this alone.
Essentially, people are claiming that 4od, Sky Anytime and now the
iPlayer are 'stealing' their bandwidth by using p2p to distribute
their programmes. A case of lack of good information that might
provoke a damaging consumer backlash?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2342174547
For those without FB (luck you), here's the full text of this group's
statement:
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This is a heads up to anyone who has, or is planning to instal 4od.
Channel 4's new on demand service. BBC's Iplayer is also now using
this software.
Sky and channel 4 are using software from kontiki. Basically they are
using your broadband connection to share their programs, setting up
your computer to allow others to download files from you.
Technical bit: If you press ctrl alt del on your keyboard, a panel
will come up showing Applications, process, performance and network
(on windows xp, 98) In your process tab if you have installed 4od you
will see 2 process's. kservice.exe and khost.exe. These are 2
process's the kontiki software used by 40d and sky on demand to share
files.
The important bit is you have no control on how much bandwidth they
use, slowing down your connection and maybe leading to a large
broadband bill or your internet service provider warning you over
download / upload use.
The software runs without your knowledge, although you agree to this
in the terms and conditions. Your basically setting up your pc as a
server for people to connect to helping 4od share files without paying
large bills themselves.
If you remove the kontiki software you won;t be able to use 4od. Its
your choice. Search on google on how to remove it, good guides there.
Just thought I would give people a heads up. As the software uses up
valuable system reources slowing down your computer and internet
surfing / downloading.
So if your wondering why files are taking so long to download end the
two process's listed above and see the difference.
****Important****
If you have 40D on digital TV you don't need to worry, this info is
just for the computer download they offer.
If you have any questions please create a topic or make a wall post.
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