[mythtv-users] UK Petition regarding BBC and Windows

[David Brodbeck]

On Aug 8, 2007, at 9:11 AM, Tom Dexter wrote:
> If I were a British citizen, I don't think I'd be holding my breath  
> waiting for a linux player that supports DRM.  I would however be  
> questioning why a public service broadcaster supported by tax  
> dollars is so intent on protecting content with DRM.

Like most broadcasters, they don't hold unlimited rights to all the  
content they broadcast.  My guess is copyright holders are forcing  
their hand on this one.