Confrontation Between Ofcom & BBC Over Project Canvas Looms

Our Comments

BBC is uniquely placed in the sense that it doesn't have to bother about actually making money. Canvas should be allowed to go ahead as it is less controversial than Kangaroo ever was. Rivals like Sky would still be able to use the technology if they want to and the Beeb has strongly underlined the open nature of the platform.

Related Links

Ofcom leery of Beeb's uber-set-top box

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/04/27/ofcom_project_canvas/

Ofcom warning on Canvas openness

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/?p=17251

Ofcom Signals That Project Canvas May Face More Regulatory Scrutiny

http://www.itvt.com/story/4286/ofcom-signals-project-canvas-may-face-more-regulatory-scrutiny

Ofcom may look at Project Canvas

http://www.techwatch.co.uk/2009/04/27/ofcom-may-look-at-project-canvas/

Ofcom to investigate BBC's Project Canvas set-top box

http://www.t3.com/news/ofcom-to-investigate-bbc's-project-canvas?=38738

Ofcom warns BBC over Canvas IPTV

http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ofcom-warns-bbc-over-canvas-iptv-594980

Project Canvas: Watch out for DRM, rivals and quality

http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39423616,00.htm

Ofcom weary of BBC's proposed set-top box

http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/17804.cfm