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Title: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Rik on Dec 19, 2008, 09:21:37
The BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7787335.stm) if you sign up as a tester.

QuoteThe BBC has created a version of the iPlayer that works with both Mac and Linux computers.

The two systems, which have been able to stream BBC programmes via the iPlayer for a year, will now be able to handle downloads.

The BBC, working with Adobe, has developed the new version, known as BBC iPlayer Desktop.
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Sebby on Dec 19, 2008, 14:01:08
This is great news for when I get a Mac. :P
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Rik on Dec 19, 2008, 14:38:16
Simon D has converted Tim to a Mac as well, so that's two more happy customers. :)
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Sebby on Dec 19, 2008, 17:15:16
:yes:
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: JohnUK89 on Dec 21, 2008, 11:36:13
Blah, DRM. Oh how I hate thee. I'll stick to the Flash-based player thanks :)
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2008, 11:37:56
DRM is piracy, imo. :)
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: JohnUK89 on Dec 21, 2008, 11:39:55
Quote from: Rik on Dec 21, 2008, 11:37:56
DRM is piracy, imo. :)

IMO it's worse than that, it's prevention of lawful use. It's also a lack of trust from content providers, but that's a seperate issue, really.
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2008, 11:42:00
Just like the damned handbag stealing trailer we are forced to sit through on a legitimately purchased DVD.  :mad:
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: JohnUK89 on Dec 21, 2008, 11:47:12
And the needless copy protection on games. It's all been proved as useless, since people that pirate things most likely wouldn't buy them regardless.
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Danni on Dec 21, 2008, 11:50:22
I like this one:

(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/sony_microsoft_mpaa_riaa_apple.jpg) (http://xkcd.com/86/)
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: JohnUK89 on Dec 21, 2008, 11:52:56
You were right, Danni. There literally is an XKCD comic for everything :P
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2008, 12:00:30
Have you met my mother-in-law?  :o
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: JohnUK89 on Dec 21, 2008, 12:02:08
I shall point you at http://xkcd.com/275/ for that one, Rik ;)
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2008, 12:10:55
A feeling I remember well. ;D
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: JohnUK89 on Dec 21, 2008, 12:24:14
Not for me so much (for me that's a good thing, I'm likely to blurt it out)
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Danni on Dec 21, 2008, 12:26:20
You are unlikely to ever meet my mother. Be glad of that :P
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: JohnUK89 on Dec 21, 2008, 12:29:29
Well it's one less opportunity to mess up meeting someone, so I am glad indeed ;)
Title: Re: BBC iPlayer now available for Mac & Linux
Post by: Rik on Dec 21, 2008, 12:33:26
It gets easier with practice, John. I'm quite expert by now.  :whistle: