BBC web TV revamp: Linux and Apple are in, Free music is out...
The BBC has announced its web TV plan will provisionally go ahead, despite concern from media watchdog Ofcom over how the launch would affect the UK's commercial telly.
The BBC Trust, which governs the Beeb, has amended its proposals for the web TV service in light of the regulators fears that such a service from Auntie would cause a drop in DVD sales and rentals.
Diane Coyle, BBC trustee, said in a statement: "Our view is that the BBC's new on-demand services are likely to deliver significant public value, and should be allowed to proceed but subject to certain conditions in order to reduce the potential negative market impact."
Auntie will also now tackle the thorny question of DRM. To date, Windows Media Audio has been in the frame as the BBC's favourite scheme for digital lockdown. The Trust has committed to being 'platform agnostic' and will work up some DRM options for Apple and Linux users within "a reasonable timeframe".
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OK Brits, time to call on you again. The BBC has an open consultation regarding its online services for making content available. Question 5 is whether this service should only be made available to Microsoft platforms. Naturally, this would be a bad idea for various reasons:
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