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BBC HD copy protection: Abject failure

The Big British Castle recently posted some handy tips on its blog about copy protection in our wonderful new digital world. Danielle Nagler, head of BBC HD — Auntie’s high-definition channel — explained what restrictions were in place, and how some new features would affect the consumer. She laid down some home truths about why you’re only allowed one copy …

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Digital television to be called “Freeview”

Australia got its first taste of the new Freeview service due in 2009 last night with all of the country’s FTA broadcasters showing a two minute ad concurrently on all channels announcing the system. The Freeview service is an attempt to promote digital television and electronic program guides (EPG) under one umbrella. The UK’s free-to-air services are also called Freeview, …

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