On 31/10/14 23:59, Rob Dixon wrote:
On 31/10/2014 23:24, Budgie wrote:
On 31/10/14 21:21, Rob Dixon wrote:
- Write a new application that uses the Nitro API, ostensibly to provide
a different and more flexible way of viewing the BBC schedule, but
capable of exporting the information for use in get_iplayer. This could
even reconstruct the old XML RSS feeds, but I don't see a reason to add
such an awkward intermediate format.
This last option seems to me to be the most likely to succeed. I have
applied for a licence for my own use and I shall be experimenting with
what is possible. After some experimentation I will be glad to add an
export along the lines I have described, to be specified by those
responsible for get_iplayer.
Having posted a request for help on finding out more about Nitro I have
just found a relevant BBC Nitro page. Having read their objectives:
"The best integrations will do all three: they will surface the huge
amount of available content (currently more than 500,000 programmes) in
easy to navigate ways, they will be part of the open web, and they will
entertain and inform users." I wonder what exactly the BBC has against
GiP. I certainly like the sound of the last option and wish you well
with your project.
I can understand completely what the BBC has against get_iplayer: that
their licencing system and any copyrights may be circumvented. How to
reassure the cooperation that this won't be a problem is a separate
consideration.
As I explained, I have applied for a developer's licence and received
confirmation that my application will be assessed. However, since it is
a Friday I wouldn't hold your breath for any news.
I have read the objectives that you copy here and the application that I
had in mind matches pretty much exactly.
Thank you for your good wishes.
Rob
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Hi Rob,
Because I never use iPlayer I am not sure what functionality the BBC
offer but I have found the GiP PVR function invaluable for grabbing
radio programmes which I wish to hear but which are not necessarily on
at specific times. I do not have time to pour over schedules.
Take for example Trollopes' Barchester Chronicles. These are being
broadcast from time to time in groups according to length. Having the
PVR set up for these I do not have to search through the schedules and
the episodes appear in my file from time to time. I have a few other
likely candidate programmes which I download by default and then delete
the rubbish when I have time to listen.
I do not recall a similar functionality being available on iPlayer but
it is the only intelligent means of catering for people who are busy or
away from their computers for days at a time. I wonder if this might
form the basis of an argument for gaining a Nitro Key to create an app
which provides a similar service?
Budgie
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