How Hulu, NBC, and Other Sites Block Google TV

Shortly after the launch of Google TV, it became clear that several networks and services were blocking access. Reader padarjohn points out a blog post from Lauren Weinstein explaining the blocking mechanisms being used and wondering why it's being tolerated. "Imagine the protests that would ensue if Internet services arbitrarily blocked video only to Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers! Or if Hulu and the other networks decided they'd refuse to stream video to HP and Dell computers because those manufacturers hadn't made deals with the services to the latter's liking." Various workarounds are being used to get around the blocks.

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[entotre]

Google would have a better case to make if they had not threatened to block their content for facebook just yesterday. http://goo.gl/WyBJM (slashdot.org)

Re:Google does the same

[paiute]

Every time you use the acronym TL;DR ( Too long , Did not read. ) and then ask a question. The internet deity kills a kitten .. Why do you like killing kittens ??

Just think about that for half a moment. Perhaps your question is answered already.

No, tl;dr = toodle loo, digital rights!