From: "Mark" 

You guys all have to pay involuntarily for the BBC, don't you? 

"Adam" <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the
field.near the bridge"> wrote in message
news:45899cf9{at}w3.nls.net...
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6194929.stm
>
> "Hundreds of episodes of BBC programmes will be made available on a
> file-sharing network for the first time, the corporation has announced.
>
> The move follows a deal between the commercial arm of the organisation,
> BBC Worldwide, and technology firm Azureus.
>
> The agreement means that users of Azureus' Zudeo software in the US can
> download titles such as Little Britain.
>
> Until now, most BBC programmes found on peer-to-peer file-sharing
> networks have been illegal copies.
>
> Beth Clearfield, vice president of program management and digital media
> at BBC Worldwide, said that the agreement was part of a drive to reach
> the largest audience possible.
>
> "We are very excited to partner with Azureus and make our content
> available through this revolutionary distribution model," she said.
>
> "
>
> "The new deal means that users of the software will be able to download
> high-quality versions of BBC programmes, including Red Dwarf, Doctor Who
> and the League of Gentleman. Classic series such as Fawlty Towers will
> also be available through a BBC "channel".
>
> The titles will be protected by digital rights management software to
> prevent the programmes being traded illegally on the internet. "
>
> Let's see how long the DRM lasts.
>
> Adam

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