[Sderby] Down with Microsoft

[J D Freeman]

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On Thu, Feb 01, 2007 at 05:32:32PM +0000, Alan Dunford wrote:
> Does this quote from the documentation not cover the point about Linux 
> and Apple users having access to the services?
> 
> 
> # Platform-agnostic approach: As proposed, the TV catch-up service on 
> the internet relies on Microsoft technology for the digital rights 
> management (DRM) framework. The Trust will require the BBC Executive to 
> adopt a platform-agnostic approach within a reasonable timeframe.  This 
> requires the BBC to develop an alternative DRM framework to enable users 
> of other technology, for example, Apple and Linux, to access the 
> on-demand services.

Most of the UK legal system is based on argueing about what is
"reasonable".

Yes, they have to do it in a reasonable time frame. Which to me I would
consider it reasonable to release it no more than a week after the MS
stuff comes out.

Bill Gates may consider it reasonable within 2 years.

Its a subjective wishywashy comment put there to keep us happy without
promising anything.

Ultimately, you have to ask, what is this DRM doing there in the first
place?

J
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