NBC lets consumers download shows free of charge
FROM BROADCASTING & CABLE: The Office, Heroes among offered
By Alex Weprin of Broadcasting & Cable -- Video Business, 9/20/2007
SEPT. 20 | FROM BROADCASTING & CABLE: NBC is launching NBC Direct, an ad-supported service that will allow users to download full-length episodes of NBC shows straight to their desktops.
The service, set to begin beta-testing in October, will allow viewers to keep the shows for one week before their licenses expire and the videos are no longer useable. The downloadable player will feature technology that prevents it from playing stolen or copyrighted material.
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