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[_] BBC trialing Flash video at long last

Chris Southam chris at subflex.com
Thu Jun 7 10:29:57 BST 2007

> Death to Real Player and WMV -- the revolution is *finally* here!  Example
> page:
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6726441.stm
>
> Make sure you complete the online questionnaire and insist they (the BBC)
> switch to Flash across the board; streaming audio and video:
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6626485.stm
>
> Much better than that antiquated MS/RealNetworks crap.

I really hope it takes off but they really need volume controls (not
just on and off) as the HTC mobile video is incredibly loud!
Anyone seen the new break.com flash player - take it a little far but
just proves what can done if you've got the time and inclination.

There's no chance of multicasting yet though - although the BBC have
trialled it unless the ISPs wake up it won't happen. Don't think it's
possible in Flash anyway, never seen any mention of it in FMS.

Chris