When we first reported that Azureus was launching Zudeo, a dedicated High-Def site that distributes content via bittorrent, we weren't impressed. They offered no clues on what sort of content they planned to hook us up with, they had no plans to actually pay for content. It's pretty much GooTube, only with High-Def video and less stable delivery.

Well, we were wrong on one count.

BBC has signed on to the service to distribute many of their shows via the service, gratis. One catch, however, is that you have to use Zudeo to watch the movie cuz that shit's all DRM'ed, yo.

The titles will be protected by digital rights management software to prevent the programmes being traded illegally on the internet.

"This will be a very different experience from traditional file-sharing networks," said Gilles BianRosa, CEO of Azureus.

Users will also be able to link to programmes from blogs, social networks and fansites.

"If you have Zudeo running it will take you to that programme; and if you don't, it will suggest you install it, like the first time you download a flash movie," said Mr BianRosa.

"Once you have watched a show, you can rate it, comment on it and recommend it to a friend."

 

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