iPlayer downloads come to Mac and Linux

Uses Adobe Air to bring in new features

iPlayer downloads come to Mac and Linux

19 December 2008 9:21 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

The BBC has released a version of the iPlayer that works fully with Mac and Linux computers - although only in beta at this stage.

Mac and Linux users have been able to stream iPlayer programming, but have not yet enjoyed the full service from the Beeb including the ability to download.

Previously, the ability to download programmes was only available for Windows users. Now, the new download manager allows users to view their favourite BBC shows, online or offline.

Created with Adobe's AIR technology, the new version, known as BBC iPlayer Desktop, is available as a trial version for those who sign up to be an iPlayer Labs tester via the iPlayer site.

A finished version is not likely to be released until February 2009.

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Comments

  • This is cool, but a complicated procedure to install. I clicked on the button to be a labs tester. But nothing happened. I didnt see a link to downloaded anything. I looked on macuser I think and they had a direct link to the software.

    I managed to download and install, but when I open the iplayer on my desktop and click to start downloading, I get sent to the iplayer website. Once they I view a programme but cant see any download button.. anyone else having that problem?
    Posted by Andy, England, UK
  • Same this end Andy, i've added the link needed for download in the "Related links" section above. Posted by stuartmiles, United Kingdom
  • So did you manage to install the software like me Stuart? But when you got redirected to the site you can't see the download button?

    Hopefully they can sort that out quickly, nice Mo' by the way, not as good as mine but a fair effort.
    Posted by Andy, England, UK
  • yep - not sure why though. I know that some programmes on the PC you weren't allowed to download for DRM isues, maybe its the same with the Mac version - i'll try and do some digging. Any one else having the same issues?
    Posted by stuartmiles, United Kingdom
  • Why have a picture of the iPhone in your article??? I had a hope that iPlayer odwnloads would be possible on it, only to have those hopes dashed. Posted by Iain , Scotland
  • Sorry to have mislead Iain - we've changed to the index image to the iPlayer logo Posted by stuartmiles, United Kingdom

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