Comments on: ABC launches free iView online TV service http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2008/07/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service/ tips and downloads to help you at work and play Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:13:58 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Andrew Pritchard http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2008/07/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service/comment-page-1/#comment-12340 Andrew Pritchard Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:35:23 +0000 http://www.lifehacker.com.au/tips/2008/07/24/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service.html#comment-12340 I am unable to get the page to work. I have ADSL I am unable to get the page to work. I have ADSL

]]> By: Kerrie http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2008/07/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service/comment-page-1/#comment-3090 Kerrie Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:57:40 +0000 http://www.lifehacker.com.au/tips/2008/07/24/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service.html#comment-3090 <p>I ran this no problem on my ADSL, why is auntie putting people off by saying they must have ADSL2??<br /> Hats off to the ABC for getting this great service going.</p> I ran this no problem on my ADSL, why is auntie putting people off by saying they must have ADSL2??
Hats off to the ABC for getting this great service going.

]]> By: Rob http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2008/07/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service/comment-page-1/#comment-3089 Rob Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:07:39 +0000 http://www.lifehacker.com.au/tips/2008/07/24/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service.html#comment-3089 <p>I cant view it.<br /> Sod abc for discriminating Aussies travelling or living abroad.</p> <p>Anyone know a work around?</p> I cant view it.
Sod abc for discriminating Aussies travelling or living abroad.

Anyone know a work around?

]]> By: Chris http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2008/07/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service/comment-page-1/#comment-3088 Chris Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:30:48 +0000 http://www.lifehacker.com.au/tips/2008/07/24/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service.html#comment-3088 <p>This seems to be the ABC’s attempt to emulate the BBC’s services. Unfortunately they have decided to implement the whole service in one big Flash site rather than taking the YouTube (and BBC) model and limiting Flash use to just the video streaming. The whole site, including navigation and show listing, are hamstrung inside one big flash window with all the typical flash-only-site problems such as counterintuitive navigation, accessibility problems, and cross-platform issues.</p> <p>It’s also very “flashy” and must have cost a fortune! As a ABC share holder (i.e. a tax payer :-) I am a bit put off by this. The ABC should focus on content and mature delivery methods and not waste money on flashy spinning boxes.</p> <p>I’d encourage everyone to take a look at iView (warning: don't accidentally press the back button!). If you feel strongly about the Flash heavy approach, I’d encourage you to post your objections on this thread on the ABC website.</p> <p>http://www2b.abc.net.au/tmb/Client/Message.aspx?b=98&t=6&a=0&ps=20&m=226&dm=3</p> <p>Lets hope we can force them to re-evaluation their development direction !</p> This seems to be the ABC’s attempt to emulate the BBC’s services. Unfortunately they have decided to implement the whole service in one big Flash site rather than taking the YouTube (and BBC) model and limiting Flash use to just the video streaming. The whole site, including navigation and show listing, are hamstrung inside one big flash window with all the typical flash-only-site problems such as counterintuitive navigation, accessibility problems, and cross-platform issues.

It’s also very “flashy” and must have cost a fortune! As a ABC share holder (i.e. a tax payer :-) I am a bit put off by this. The ABC should focus on content and mature delivery methods and not waste money on flashy spinning boxes.

I’d encourage everyone to take a look at iView (warning: don’t accidentally press the back button!). If you feel strongly about the Flash heavy approach, I’d encourage you to post your objections on this thread on the ABC website.

http://www2b.abc.net.au/tmb/Client/Message.aspx?b=98&t=6&a=0&ps=20&m=226&dm=3

Lets hope we can force them to re-evaluation their development direction !

]]> By: randomlogik http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2008/07/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service/comment-page-1/#comment-3087 randomlogik Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:19:49 +0000 http://www.lifehacker.com.au/tips/2008/07/24/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service.html#comment-3087 <p>If only SBS will do something similar - then I will be happy.</p> If only SBS will do something similar – then I will be happy.

]]> By: D4E http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2008/07/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service/comment-page-1/#comment-3086 D4E Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:14:43 +0000 http://www.lifehacker.com.au/tips/2008/07/24/abc_launches_free_iview_online_tv_service.html#comment-3086 <p>Streams from iView outside of iiNet Quota? Great news!</p> Streams from iView outside of iiNet Quota? Great news!

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