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Broadcast 2000 Removed From Public Access

Posted by timothy on from the luckily-it's-gpl dept.

VRteach writes: "I see that the developers of the fine multimedia software, Broadcast 2000, have removed their main product from public access. Their web site cites a worry of potential liability." The site says that "the distribution of Broadcast 2000 enhanced to unacceptable levels the risk of an individual experiencing significant financial damage due to the extremely expensive nature of high end video production and the high risk inherent in professional video business marketing." It also says they plan to keep issuing "minor works" for now, and as liability issues are resolved to again release major programs.

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  1. Well that shot Linux credibility to hell. by SyniK · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Open Source / GPL software:
    1) can cause damage.
    2) gets pulled when big companies bark.
    3) licenses are a joke (not enforceable).

    Fuck.
    I hope they change their mind.

    Hmmm code fork?

    (I'm in Linux as we speak. I wish the authors all the best, but wish they can find a away to stand their ground.)

    --
    -Tom
  2. but it sucks anyway. by slapshot · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I contend that Broadcast 2000 barely even works and is CERTAINLY not ready for a production environment. Just because you all love the romantic idea that free software is better...let's not forget that in business, there must be somebody accountable when it turns out to be a liability. Studios know this and can always demand a refund when stuff breaks.