| Microsoft Launches Video Player In U.K. To Rival BBC iPlayer
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engine
msg:4094765 | 4:09 pm on Mar 10, 2010 (gmt 0) |
Microsoft Launches Video Player In U.K. To Rival BBC iPlayer [technology.timesonline.co.uk] Microsoft is launching a free online video player - the first serious rival to the BBC’s iPlayer
The MSN video player, which goes live tomorrow, will feature a thousand hours of television programming that is aimed mainly at the youth market, young families and professionals.
Rather than providing a “catch-up” service like the iPlayer, where people can watch programmes for only a few days after they are aired, Microsoft says that it will allow viewers to enjoy full series of their favourite shows.
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| The service is free, but viewers will have to watch single 30-second advertisements before, during and after the programme. The system is available only in the UK. |
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rj87uk
msg:4094803 | 4:52 pm on Mar 10, 2010 (gmt 0) |
I wonder if this would mean I could get rid of paying the TV fee's rubbish?
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mack
msg:4094809 | 5:09 pm on Mar 10, 2010 (gmt 0) |
Not if you have a radio :)
Mack.
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kaled
msg:4094956 | 8:51 pm on Mar 10, 2010 (gmt 0) |
In the UK...
If you have equipment capable of receiving television, be it internet or broadcast, you need a license. There is no license requirement for radio unless it can be heard by more than one person at a place of employment - in this case, a performing rights license may be required.
Given that the BBC is making the iPlayer available for other broadcasters, this is a completely pointless exercise by Microsoft (unless it is intended as merely a test of technology intended for use elsewhere).
Kaled.
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mack
msg:4094972 | 9:12 pm on Mar 10, 2010 (gmt 0) |
Also I think the BBC do a great job of producing quality programs. People who like the BBC offerings will still use iPlayer, they may also use MSN, but I don't think this will hurt the BBC's market share at all.
Mack.
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