Technorama

first two episodes are here:

http://blogomnibus.blogspot.com/
 

Thanks for the link -- unfortunately that page is using Adobe Flash format instead of an open/accessible format like Theora, or even XviD MPEG4! Head over to UKNova and grab Ep1: The Trap: F**k You Buddy and Ep2: The Trap: Lonely Robot directly with BitTorrent and you'll be sorted ;)
 

How is XviD MPEG4 open/accessible? MPEG4 is loaded with license fees and patents.

And why are you using Blogger? It's not open either...

Glad to see that you support websites that condone copyright violations.

What's wrong with Flash? It works.
 

XviD is a great free/open software implementation of MPEG4. I've highlighted before, (as you point out), MPEG4 is patent encumbered and requires a licence in *many* situations from MPEG-LA. That's why XviD can only be a second choice; as there is only an open implementation. Theora is my first choice and hopefully Theora will "take off" more in the future.

Blogger not being open is a whole debate in itself. Web applications are something that GPLv3 is looking to address. I'm probably leaning towards remote (web) and local running software effectively being the same; I'll post on this area at some point.

Re supporting websites, as I understand it, UKNova is a UK website which makes available programmes for a limited period that are not available on DVD or VHS after they are broadcast. If people have paid for the TV license, why shouldn't they be able to record or watch the programs they've paid for in their own time?

Re Flash, it doesn't work, there is no 64bit build (and I don't count running applications in a 32bit chroot workaround as viable). GPLFlash does have a 64bit build, but then I don't work with proprietary formats unless I have too.

So come on BBC, provide us those Theora+Vorbis versions of the series for us to download! ;)
 

watch all three episodes of the TRAP by clicking HERE