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Re: [LUG] get_iplayer

 

On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 12:47:34PM +0000, Julian Hall wrote:
> Gordon Henderson wrote:
> >
> >Maybe old news, but I've just noticed this:
> >
> >http://linuxcentre.net/get_iplayer-dropped-in-response-to-bbcs-lack-of-support-for-open-source
> >
> >
> >I knew the beeb were dropping support for open source, but didn't
> >realise it would directly affect get_iplayer.
> >
> >So that's just bonkers. I'll very probably have to resort to some
> >sort of p2p technology to get programs now - which will have more
> >of an impact on the system (ie. the BBC being a bunch of control
> >freaks) that get_iplayer ever had. And if I have to resort to
> >those measures why should I bother paying my license fee!
> >
> >Gordon
> >
> Sadly it's the law.. not one I have EVER agreed with, but until
> someone recognises that we are all being forced to pay a PRIVATE
> company regardless of whether we use their services, it will
> continue.

The BBC isn't really a private company, though, is it? Though you're
right that having to pay for a licence whether or not you watch BBC is
ridiculous.

Personally I don't watch any TV at all, so don't pay for a licence.

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