Open-source internet TV software for Mac OS X http://www.macnn.com/articles/05/08/09/internet.tv.for.mac.os.x/
The Participatory Culture Foundation today announced the release of DTV, its new open-source internet TV software that is designed to make watching videos from RSS feeds easy. Currently Mac-only, the developer said that both Linux and Windows versions are in development. DTV leverages the podcasting model, but is specifically oriented around video content. Subscription to channels with the built-in channel guide makes finding content simple, and integration with BitTorrent enables convenient download access of super-high resolution video without bandwidth hassles. To get "Mac people flexing their skills on the project," a prize of $1000 will be awarded to the person who submits the best interface which is then used by DTV. Additionally a $300 prize will go to the designer of the best logo. DTV, now in public beta, is free and requires Mac OS X 10.3 and QuickTime 7. (Broadcast Machine R14, also open-source, is software that can easily publish video files to website, offering the option of using torrent technology to reduce or eliminate bandwidth costs.