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CBC experiments with DRM-free bittorrent broadcasts
Whereas Comcast is dead set on destroying torrents the world over (ok, maybe not quite), some companies are actively embracing torrents as a media distribution mechanism that should be lauded. Using bittorrent technology, the CBC in Canada will be broadcasting a show next week, making them one of the first major broadcasters to attempt such a feat.
What's more, they are doing so without interlacing DRM into the media, making it a very accessible format that isn't hindered by cumbersome copyright protection. One show may not make a lot of difference, but it's a sign that we all want to see. Bittorrent lauded and DRM chided in one move sounds very good.
What's more, they are doing so without interlacing DRM into the media, making it a very accessible format that isn't hindered by cumbersome copyright protection. One show may not make a lot of difference, but it's a sign that we all want to see. Bittorrent lauded and DRM chided in one move sounds very good.
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