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BBC's iPlayer To Be Crossplatform

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the coming-around dept.

craig1709 writes "10 Downing Street has responded to the petition to open up iPlayer access for those on other operating systems. While the wording is confusing, near as I can tell, they say they will make the iPlayer available to users of those operating systems. 'The BBC Trust made it a condition of approval for the BBC's on-demand services that the iPlayer is available to users of a range of operating systems, and has given a commitment that it will ensure that the BBC meets this demand as soon as possible. They will measure the BBC's progress on this every six months and publish the findings.'"

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  1. Alternative. by Quietlife2k · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I for one would settle of VHS(ish) quality (as if I had recorded it for myself) if it were unencumbered by any form of DRM.

    Those rich enough to own HDTV / Home Cinema setups can pay more for and wait for delivery of the DVD/Blueray/HDDVD/ Whatever the next format for HD is.

    After all the BBC is funded by the people of the UK - MOST of which couldn't afford a HDTV at half price let alone the prices they are now.

    If you want HD PAY FOR IT.