Open-source internet TV software for Mac OS X

The Participatory Culture Foundation today announced the release of DTV, its new open-source internet TV software that is designed to make watching videos from RSS feeds easy. Currently Mac-only, the developer said that both Linux and Windows versions are in development. DTV leverages the podcasting model, but is specifically oriented around video content. Subscription to channels with the built-in channel guide makes finding content simple, and integration with BitTorrent enables convenient download access of super-high resolution video without bandwidth hassles. To get "Mac people flexing their skills on the project," a prize of $1000 will be awarded to the person who submits the best interface which is then used by DTV. Additionally a $300 prize will go to the designer of the best logo. DTV, now in public beta, is free and requires Mac OS X 10.3 and QuickTime 7. (Broadcast Machine R14, also open-source, is software that can easily publish video files to website, offering the option of using torrent technology to reduce or eliminate bandwidth costs.

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Put this ...

08/09, 8:38pm, EDT

... in the trash where it belongs. None of the feeds work with the download requests and the program's design is sh*t. Why else would they be offering $1000.00 to a real developer and $300.00 for someone with even a GED's education in photoshop?

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RE:Put this. works for me

08/10, 12:35am, EDT

Are you sure your not experiencing a PBKAC error?

To spell it out for you: Problem Between Keyboard And Chair.

Also sometimes called an ID10T error.

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08/10, 6:13pm, EDT

works fine here too.

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