RE: [backstage] BarCampLondon2 signup now live
At 15:03 + 23/1/07, Ian Forrester wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/loopzilla/366989638/ http://www.cubicgarden.com/blojsom/blog/cubicgarden/socialsoftware/offline/2007/01/23/BarCampLondon2-the-first-wave-of-signups.html Enjoy, :) Fame at last! :-) Gordo -- "Think Feynman"/ http://pobox.com/~gordo/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]/// - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] DRM
On 23/01/07, Richard P Edwards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Vijay, Believe it.. I can hear the clunky wheels starting up. "From the halls of the British Corporation.. yes we need DRM to satisfy the owners of the work that is to be re-produced, without it we could never get a licence, or the content etc.etc.etc.." DRM doesn't exist on my planet... but then nor does BBC TV according to the BBC. Talk about restricting culture, it seems at every level. I don't believe that DRM is to stop the customer or help the original Rights owner. but it sure allows some control factor from the distributor. It will be interesting to see why anyone believes that it is needed on BBC products. :-) RichE http://www.lllj.net/blog/archives/2006/01/06/how-can-drm-be-good/#comment-7373 for "anyone" insert "the tens of thousands of rights holders who actually own the on demand rights to programmes the BBC has broadcast" in the short term the choice is this: offer very little on demand, or use DRM a horrible choice, but the choice the BBC faces - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] DRM
"vijay chopra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I notice that the Beeb is going to put Digital restrictions management in > it's upcoming online, TV on demand service via iPlayer: > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6290745.stm > > "For this reason it has recommended that the BBC's on-demand service reduces > from 13 weeks the planned amount of time that users could keep downloaded > programmes." > > Not only that, but Ofcom wants to make the DRM tighter, so we have access to > our own media for even less time! What planet are these people on, what > would have happened if they were around when we first started printing > books? My guess is this: > http://www.pingwales.co.uk/2007/01/18/Chisnall-DRM.html > > Seriously guys why the need for DRM, I've only just reconciled myself that > I'm not going to get radio in ogg format, and will have to put up with real > player as long as I want Radio on demand; now this?! I feel the same. But we've only recently discussed this haven't we? I think the only real solution is that we form a new organization to make our own content. How about it? I'll do Come Dancing and you be Dot Cotton? -- Nic Ferrier http://www.tapsellferrier.co.uk for all your tapsell ferrier needs - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] DRM
Hi Vijay, Believe it.. I can hear the clunky wheels starting up. "From the halls of the British Corporation.. yes we need DRM to satisfy the owners of the work that is to be re-produced, without it we could never get a licence, or the content etc.etc.etc.." DRM doesn't exist on my planet... but then nor does BBC TV according to the BBC. Talk about restricting culture, it seems at every level. I don't believe that DRM is to stop the customer or help the original Rights owner. but it sure allows some control factor from the distributor. It will be interesting to see why anyone believes that it is needed on BBC products. :-) RichE On 23 Jan 2007, at 18:30, vijay chopra wrote: I notice that the Beeb is going to put Digital restrictions management in it's upcoming online, TV on demand service via iPlayer: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6290745.stm "For this reason it has recommended that the BBC's on-demand service reduces from 13 weeks the planned amount of time that users could keep downloaded programmes." Not only that, but Ofcom wants to make the DRM tighter, so we have access to our own media for even less time! What planet are these people on, what would have happened if they were around when we first started printing books? My guess is this: http:// www.pingwales.co.uk/2007/01/18/Chisnall-DRM.html Seriously guys why the need for DRM, I've only just reconciled myself that I'm not going to get radio in ogg format, and will have to put up with real player as long as I want Radio on demand; now this?!
[backstage] DRM
I notice that the Beeb is going to put Digital restrictions management in it's upcoming online, TV on demand service via iPlayer: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6290745.stm "For this reason it has recommended that the BBC's on-demand service reduces from 13 weeks the planned amount of time that users could keep downloaded programmes." Not only that, but Ofcom wants to make the DRM tighter, so we have access to our own media for even less time! What planet are these people on, what would have happened if they were around when we first started printing books? My guess is this: http://www.pingwales.co.uk/2007/01/18/Chisnall-DRM.html Seriously guys why the need for DRM, I've only just reconciled myself that I'm not going to get radio in ogg format, and will have to put up with real player as long as I want Radio on demand; now this?!
RE: [backstage] BBC launches 'Second Life for kids', says Guardian
Hi Mario Its not a tie up with Second Life. Its a licence of this game engine: http://www.larian.com/kick.php Or if your language skills are up to it: http://www.ketnetkick.be/ Its actually been in development for quite a while. Second Life is clearly shorthand for anything with an avatar these days. thanks Jem From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mario Menti Sent: 23 January 2007 15:09 To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk Subject: [backstage] BBC launches 'Second Life for kids', says Guardian According to http://media.guardian.co.uk/newmedia/story/0,,1996262,00.html : "The BBC is to launch a children's version of the cult virtual world, Second Life. CBBC World will offer youngsters a safe environment to explore, and provide them with different zones offering CBBC content. The project is one of the keystones of BBC Children's move to become truly cross-platform. As in Second Life, children will be able to create virtual versions of themselves on-screen, called avatars. Their characters can then move around CBBC World." Anyone here know more about this? When they say "Second Life", do they really just mean "3d virtual world", or would this actually be based on Second Life technology? Cheers, Mario.
[backstage] BBC launches 'Second Life for kids', says Guardian
According to http://media.guardian.co.uk/newmedia/story/0,,1996262,00.html : "The BBC is to launch a children's version of the cult virtual world, Second Life. CBBC World will offer youngsters a safe environment to explore, and provide them with different zones offering CBBC content. The project is one of the keystones of BBC Children's move to become truly cross-platform. As in Second Life, children will be able to create virtual versions of themselves on-screen, called avatars. Their characters can then move around CBBC World." Anyone here know more about this? When they say "Second Life", do they really just mean "3d virtual world", or would this actually be based on Second Life technology? Cheers, Mario.
RE: [backstage] BarCampLondon2 signup now live
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/loopzilla/366989638/ http://www.cubicgarden.com/blojsom/blog/cubicgarden/socialsoftware/offline/2007/01/23/BarCampLondon2-the-first-wave-of-signups.html Enjoy, :) - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
RE: [backstage] BarCampLondon2 signup now live
> Writes bot, drinks coffee... Cheeky! But I like it :) Ian Forrester || backstage.bbc.co.uk || cubicgarden.com || geekdinner.co.uk - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
RE: [backstage] BarCampLondon2 signup now live
At 12:36 + 23/1/07, Ian Forrester wrote: If you check back in a few days, there will be more spaces for BarCampLondon2 We're doing waves of spaces instead of giving them all out at once. Hopefully we will catch more people that way. Ian Forrester || backstage.bbc.co.uk || cubicgarden.com || geekdinner.co.uk Writes bot, drinks coffee... - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] BarCampLondon2 signup now live
At 07:41 -0800 22/1/07, Mikel Maron wrote: "Unfortunately, no tickets are available for this event." Sold out already? :( http://www.flickr.com/photos/loopzilla/366989638/ -- "Think Feynman"/ http://pobox.com/~gordo/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]/// - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
[backstage] Vista, Office and Exchange LAunch - Manchester - Tomorrow
http://www.manchesterdda.com/article/156/ If you're about in Manchester tomorrow it will be worth registering for this event, should give a good overview of what's coming up in the next release of Windows and Office. Cheers, Phil. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. This footer also confirms that this email message has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses, though it is not guaranteed virus free. Original Recipient: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk Original Sender : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Original Send Date: 23/01/2007 - 14:05:27 - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
[backstage] radio 4 API
I know this is probably not something that everyone would want, probably a bit obscure... Recently I've been experimenting with the Yahoo Answers API to extract questions and answers to try to build dialogue in stories (online networked stories is my interest). Trouble is the quality of the "conversations" in Yahoo Answers is pretty awful - there's not a lot of decent debate, and a lot of ranting. On the other hand, when I listen to radio 4 "you and yours" (middays) it's really good quality informed and structured debate. It would be great for me if "you and yours" was available as an API (as text), and I could use that instead. Any plans to do something like that? cheers, Dave Miller http://davemiller.manme.org.uk/davemiller_art_blog/ - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
[backstage] Use of audio/video formats on BBC News
Kevin Hinde, my News colleague and a fellow poster to this list has just written a number of answers to common queries about our use of audio/video on bbc.co.uk over at the BBC Editors' blog specifically "Why don't you use Flash ?" And that old chestnut... "Why don't you use open standards ?" http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/theeditors/2007/01/in_response_to_site_change s.html (apologies to Kevin for opening up this can of worms on the list ;)) Btw: thanks for the feedback already (Brian!) about Kevin's post from yesterday on Media RSS extensions. Any more for any more ? http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/msg02936.html Thanks Jem - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
RE: [backstage] BarCampLondon2 signup now live
If you check back in a few days, there will be more spaces for BarCampLondon2 We're doing waves of spaces instead of giving them all out at once. Hopefully we will catch more people that way. Ian Forrester || backstage.bbc.co.uk || cubicgarden.com || geekdinner.co.uk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mikel Maron Sent: 22 January 2007 15:42 To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk Subject: Re: [backstage] BarCampLondon2 signup now live "Unfortunately, no tickets are available for this event." Sold out already? :( - Original Message From: Ian Forrester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 1:23:04 PM Subject: [backstage] BarCampLondon2 signup now live Good afternoon, The signup for BarCampLondon2 has gone live. There are 100 spaces up for grabs. http://barcamp.org/BarCampLondon2 for details and signup Hopefully see you on the 17th-18th Feb Cheers, Ian Forrester || backstage.bbc.co.uk || cubicgarden.com || geekdinner.co.uk - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ - 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/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
