2010-03-23, 23:28
gobbledigook Wrote:i'll ignore the insinuated foul language...Indeed you have a choice of workarounds for XB0X. I've tried both, they both work. I prefer to use the get_iplayer server option for my particular set-up, others will no doubt will prefer the Buzz solution.
if you see page 32-34 of this thread you will see that the workaround for linux, xbmc live-cd and xbox does work... read, check out exobuzz's posts for xbox stuff !
I don't want to get into the politics of why and how with Auntie beeb, but ISTM that they simply needed to be seen to be doing something to protect their copyright holders' material, without overstepping their remit and moving to encrypted streams (which in themselves could still be worked-around). So, now they've done that we've probably seen the end of it for now.
And to be clear, I in no way condone Auntie getting into bed with Adobe (in attempting to lock the streams to Flash), quite the opposite, I think it's disgraceful. There, I said it.
...and whilst I'm on a role, I wonder if there's a reason no-one seems to be too bothered about the workaround for windoze around here. ...yes, me neither.