Kangaroo: BBC Worldwide, ITV and CH4 plan joint online platform
This week plans were unveiled for a single distribution platform from BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4. While the project has referenced the Freeview platform, IPTV services and existing online content delivery platforms such as Joost. It is unclear how the platform would interact or not with the BBC’s existing iPlayer, Ch4’s 4OD and the forthcoming ITV online delivery portal. [Via The Register]
The Register and The Guardian originally leaked the conception of ‘Kangaroo’ in June here The Register/The Guardian.
Commentary on the articles finds users in two camps. While there seems to be an appreciation for the resolution that such delivery of content is now an important and worthwhile venture, the application of the delivery and assumed ‘mired’ reliance on both DRM, the Windows Media platform and a ‘pay-for-download’ model is considered to be outmoded. Especially in the face of the availability of the media online from file sharing sites - who are offering the video for free, at higher quality and with more end user protection in terms of how their details and systems are used.
See commentary here and here. (From The Registers June and November articles respectively)
The Guardian’s Owen Gibson offers a great FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the concept of a multi party platform;
Early commentary on AfterDawn’s announcement surmises the general reception of the news amongst the pro-sharing communities online.
I was going to comment… but thought better of saying what I think of the BBC and the way they totally ignore input from the PEOPLE WHO ARE FORCED TO PAY FOR THEM!!!
