PushingJelly

OK, so the blessed beeb have sold their soul to the Redmond devils for a pound of DRM flesh in the shape of something insultingly called iPlayer (hmm a bit like iPod – I see a lawsuit coming), of course much to the annoyance of anyone who doesn’t use XP as their primary computer operating platform (e.g. Mac, Vista and Linux users etc.).
Now the story is becoming clearer as the rumblings of a bigger distribution deal comes to light. It would seem that Aunty wants to use the XBox 360 as a delivery platform for BBC content. Engadget is reporting that Microsoft have admitted they are in discussions with The Corporation to use devices like the new 360 “Elite” model to run as an IP based streaming player. Sony entertainment are going to use the PS3 to do the same thing apparently.
Deals with the Devil and his minions through mythology have seldom gone well for the third parties. For the good of our favourite broadcast institution, lets hope that this contract was signed without the opening of an artery.