Online Piracy
The BBC has taken a rather progressive position in response to online piracy of their shows. They're going to give them away, online -- for free. A few schemes have been concocted to make their shows online. One scheme will have certain shows simultaneously broadcasted online, as well as over the air. Another will make shows available online for download and viewing via a BBC specific media player, for up to 7 days after the show has been aired. The unthinkable is also being explored -- the BBC will make some shows available online before they're even aired.
The BBC, while it is a Corporation, is also a public broadcaster, so it might find it easier to make its shows available online, since the British people already own the shows. If the BBC can prove however that there is a revenue stream to be tapped from their online adventures, others will surely follow.
The BBC, while it is a Corporation, is also a public broadcaster, so it might find it easier to make its shows available online, since the British people already own the shows. If the BBC can prove however that there is a revenue stream to be tapped from their online adventures, others will surely follow.
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