BBC has revealed that its plans to open up its archives online includes the use of peer-to-peer file sharing for the distribution of its programmes.
BBC new media director Ashley Highfield , speaking at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam, said the BBC was developing a “super EPG” (electonic programming guide) that would work on any platform and let users record programmes as with a PVR. The EPG, presumably called the “Internet Media Player” will allow programmes to be downloaded or streamed to PC desktops and handheld devices.
For more on BBC’s moves to open up its acrhives online, read the company page.
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