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Old 05-18-2008, 08:00 AM   #1
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LXer: Watching Live-TV On Your Ubuntu Desktop With Zattoo


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Zattoo has developed a software program that allows you to watch TV on your computer. All you need is a broadband connection and a current operating system (Windows XP or Vista, Mac OS X, or Linux). The service is legal and free of charge.

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Old 05-18-2008, 09:56 AM   #2
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That looks pretty good actually. Downloading to check it out....
 
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Sure looks interesting!
 
Old 05-18-2008, 12:25 PM   #4
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I've installed and used it - channels are relatively limited right now, but the overall quality is good.
 
Old 05-18-2008, 01:58 PM   #5
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I've installed and used it - channels are relatively limited right now, but the overall quality is good.
Unfortunately, the service is not available to Portugal yet
 
Old 05-18-2008, 04:13 PM   #6
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But when it does come, try it!!! It works and it works well ie I watched TV using it (rather than checking to see what it could do.)
 
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Unfortunately, the service is not available to Portugal yet
Wow, it's very specific then - it's available for Spain. I can only assume that Portugal is next on the list - it may be that they have to navigate the legal issues to make sure that they can legally stream the programmes.
 
  


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