Live TV pining for the fjords

[michael norman]

On 09/11/14 10:27, Jim Lesurf wrote:
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>> For the moment I'm occupied with fixing things still broken by the loss
>> of the programme feeds, but HDS is a can of worms that will have to be
>> opened eventually.  The BBC have already declared they are moving to HDS
>> for AOD in 2015.  If they are going to use the switch to bring in DRM (a
>> la C4), then it's game over for get_iplayer (except for podcasts).  If
>> anyone sees any news about their DRM plans, please post.
>
> FWIW I've just written an 'opinion' column for Hi Fi News magazine about
> the way the BBC dropped the feeds and raising the general issue of - in
> effect - who the BBC should have in mind when making changes, etc. I've
> asked readers to comment on their experience and wishes in the matter. In
> particular I'm wondering how these changes may hit people with some 'smart'
> devices or special groups like those with eyesight problems who aren't
> aware of why something has 'stopped working'.
>
> However the publication cycle of HFN is 3-4 months, so don't expect to see
> the column soon.
>
> Jim
>
Jim

Have you put it on your own website ? I have that bookmarked great stuff 
btw.

If so might be worth posting that link here.

A lot will happen in 3-4 months.

Mike