DRM bbc
Cheat sheet: Project Canvas
Cheat Sheet As part of the BBC Trust's consultation process, UK comms regulator Ofcom has said Canvas needs to pay attention to DRM, quality standards and fairness towards its rivals while developing the platform. [23 Jun 2009]
Project Canvas: Watch out for DRM, rivals and quality
News The video-on-demand initiative between the BBC, BT and ITV needs to keep an eye on DRM, quality standards and fairness towards its rivals as it develops, according to Ofcom. The issue of open standards... [27 Apr 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 03.04.09
Round-Up Initially the retraction mechanism was only compatible with some types of bread, but after criticism from organic bread consumers we managed to develop a full cross-comestible DRM. Another cool feature is the Digital... [03 Apr 2009]
Online TV - why this is only the beginning
News In addition, he said the greater availability of technology to develop online TV platforms - such as Microsoft's Silverlight and Adobe Air - along with effective DRM and the ability to keep content within geographically... [12 Feb 2009]
iPlayer realises Mac and Linux download dream
News Speaking to silicon.com, head of digital media technologies for the BBC, Anthony Rose, said the reason for the delay was the lack of a developer platform that would support DRM for Linux, Mac and Windows. [19 Dec 2008]
BBC iPlayer downloads coming to Mac and Linux
News However, the Beeb's downloadable content will come with strings attached: content for all platforms will include DRM. The BBC iPlayer's download function will soon be coming to Linux and Macs, thanks to... [15 Oct 2008]
BBC iPlayer gets portable with Windows Media
News As not all devices indicate clearly if they support Windows DRM, the BBC has launched a web page called "Where To Get BBC iPlayer" which lists the model numbers of devices that are... [10 Oct 2008]
BBC iPlayer hacked… again
News Just hours after the BBC said it had fixed the iPlayer streamed TV service to prevent DRM-free file downloads, a London-based programmer has bypassed the new protection. Battley wrote:... [17 Mar 2008]
BBC plugs iPlayer hack loophole
News Hackers have been exploiting the loophole to download content stripped of its digital rights management (DRM) restrictions, which include the automatic deletion of downloaded programmes after 30 days. [13 Mar 2008]
iPlayer: Download version coming to Macs
News He explained that with the availability of "robust, compatible" DRM software for PCs meant a Windows-based service was the first to emerge. The download version of the BBC's iPlayer will be available for... [08 Feb 2008]
BBC iPlayer gets 3.5 million hits
News In an exclusive interview with silicon.com, Ashley Highfield discussed the iPlayer, DRM and more. More than 3.5 million BBC programmes have been watched using the BBC's online on-demand... [15 Jan 2008]
BBC tech chief hits back at iPlayer critics
News In the interview Highfield also talks about the future of DRM and 'BBC 3.0'. The BBC has hit back at criticisms from the Mac and open source communities over the iPlayer only being... [30 Oct 2007]
Q&A: Ashley Highfield, head of BBC's Future Media and Technology unit
Comment The BBC is not wedded to DRM or any form of DRM. The launch of the iPlayer, however, hasn't been without controversy - attracting criticism for the delay in Mac and Linux versions and... [30 Oct 2007]
Windows Media crack won't delay iPlayer
News A revised version of FairUse4WM reappeared on forums late last week, and the utility now effectively strips the DRM from iPlayer content allowing it to be copied and played into perpetuity rather than for the limited... [17 Jul 2007]
BBC iPlayer goes public
News He added the iPlayer couldn't have been launched without a digital rights management (DRM) system as independent producers - whose livelihoods depend on their programmes - would not have agreed to the permanent... [27 Jun 2007]