The BBC’s IMP
The BBC will soon be distributing p2p software to allow UK residents to watch broadcast shows within a week of broadcast. It seems they’ve done a careful job with the DRM/etc. to keep all the content providers happy. I just wish there was a way to run the client here to watch the broadcasts locally!
I’ve long wished that NPR would have something similar. Currently, there’s a hodgepodge of podcasts, RealAudio, WMV, and other streams for each program/show on an individual basis. Having one place where you can get all the material makes it worth paying for (though note the BBC one is free)
(Note: I heard about this to gizmodo, so props go out to the gadget people)
