Wow. I'm really sorry to see this happen.
-Jonathan Longcore
Mac Only
Albuquerque, NM
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Spier [mailto:email@hidden]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 9:24 AM
> To: Robert Spier
> Subject: Termination of Apple QuickTime on NPR.org
>
>
> Dear Stations:
>
> For several years, npr.org has provided its 24-hour program stream (a
> continuous delayed loop of NPR programs) in Apple QuickTime format, as well
> as in the Real and Windows Media formats. A few months ago, we also started
> offering the NPR hourly newscasts in the Apple QuickTime format, in addition
> to the Real and Windows Media formats we had been offering for years. And,
> we have streamed some special All Songs Considered episodes in the Apple
> QuickTime format. All of the above Apple QuickTime streaming has occurred
> under agreements with Apple QuickTime.
>
> We have been renegotiating these agreements with Apple QuickTime for a
> number of months but we have failed to reach mutually acceptable terms. As a
> result, we will cease offering any NPR content in Apple QuickTime format
> effective today (April 9, 2003).
>
> More generally, our overall approach has been, and continues to be, to try
> to provide users with a choice of formats, as long as the content be
> reasonably secured against downloading and unauthorized posting on the Web.
> The types of the audio we offer also guide our approach toward audio
> formats. The 24-hour program stream, by its nature, cannot be readily
> downloaded.
>
> NPR.org is evaluating the possibility of offering the 24-hour program stream
> in the MP3 format. In the meantime, the program stream will remain available
> in Real and Windows Media, as will all of NPR's on-demand, archived content.
>
> Please contact me with any questions concerning this announcement.
>
> Best regards.
>
> Robert Spier | NPR Online Station Services
> 202.513.3636 | email@hidden
>
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