From: Ad 

Mark wrote:
> You guys all have to pay involuntarily for the BBC, don't you?  wondering why they feel the right to prevent distribution of your bought and
> paid for content?>
>

It's so we can make money off non-UK ppl 

Adam


> "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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