Why can I get Freeview HD on Linux or Myth TV recorders?
The BBC only has limited distribution rights for many of the programmes we broadcast and we take measures to stop unauthorised sharing of programmes in order to protect the rights of programme contributors and other rights holders. All Freeview HD recorders include software which prevents copying to the internet in order to stop copyrighted material from being shared illegally online. This is sometimes called digital rights management (DRM), copy protection or content management. Linux and Myth TV recorders are not required to include this software so if we supported these systems we couldn’t honour our agreements with rights holders. We can’t support any products which do not implement content management controls. • You can read Ofcom’s statement here. • You’ll find more information about Freeview HD content management here.
