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BitTorrent launches download store

Lars K Jensen — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:47:19 +0000

If you can get yourself through this article in Norwegian you can read about how BitTorrent is launching a service that offers movies, tv shows and games for (DRM protected) downloads.

If you don't understand Norwegian, read this article at CNet News.

Update 1:
CNet visits BitTorrent (video clip)

Two ideas for Zudeo

Lars K Jensen — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:28:43 +0000

As I've previously posted BBC is joining forces with Azureus/Zudeo to make certain series available via the P2P network.

I just have two suggestions that I think the Zudeo folks should consider striking a deal with :P

Trailer Park Boys. No doubt one of the funniest and most innovative series in the past many years. But unfortunately it's pretty damn hard to get hand of the series on region 2 DVD's. That's why it would be cool to have them on Zudeo.
Monty Python's Flying Circus. This needs no further introduction. I want it now! And I don't mean something like "greatest hits of the Flying Circus", I mean the whole deal — all of the episodes! There used to be a 15 DVD box out there somewhere, but I can't find it. Plus, I don't think it's going to sell anymore. So, Zudeo time it is for Cleese & co. :-)

Any other suggestions?

BBC teams up with Azureus

Lars K Jensen — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:39:24 +0000

This is indeed very exciting.

BBC is partnering with P2P firm Azureus:

Hundreds of episodes of BBC programmes will be made available on a file-sharing network for the first time, the corporation has announced.

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The new deal means that users of the software will be able to download high-quality versions of BBC programmes, including Red Dwarf, Doctor Who and the League of Gentleman. Classic series such as Fawlty Towers will also be available through a BBC "channel".

The titles will be protected by digital rights management software to prevent the programmes being traded illegally on the internet.