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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. -- Benjamin M. A'Lee || bma@xxxxxx || gpg: 0x166891C7 || http://bma.cx/
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