Comments on: BBC joins p2p file share crowd

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:29:31 +0000

why not try a uk proxy server?

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 08:57:32 +0000

proxy time!

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 08:09:29 +0000

Good point catflap, thanks 4 pointing that out

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 04:27:44 +0000

The BBC has another project underway known as iMP (Interactive Media Player). This is also in the “trial” stage and does allow P2P sharing of TV programmes. These programmes are not necessarily historical items from the archives, but more like the latest episode of East Enders. It uses Microsoft’s DRM technology and programmes expire after 7 days.

Creative Archive is not P2P.

iMP also requires the user to reside in the UK – essentially have a UK IP address.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 03:41:27 +0000

i didn’t see any mention about it being p2p. only links to download clips.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 03:35:05 +0000

i tried it. here’s the message:

Sorry, you’ve been declined because our system shows that you are outside the UK.

The BBC has decided to limit access to its archives in this pilot to UK residents to ensure best value for the UK licence fee. Users outside of the UK are not able to access clips and programmes that form part of this pilot. Regrettably we are therefore unable to offer you content and would like to apologise for any disappointment.