R.E.M. releases open-source videos - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 15th Feb 2008, 07:44

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/02...ource_videos/1

R.E.M. is encouraging fans to download open-source licensed versions of its music videos and to remix them for distribution via YouTube.

salesman · 15th Feb 2008, 08:40

I respect them more for doing this.

Cthippo · 15th Feb 2008, 08:59

I've never been a big REM fan, but I applaud them for trying something new and I hope is succeeds. Remember, the alternative is more of the same **AA BS

iwog · 15th Feb 2008, 09:29

Hehe, the RIAA must really hate the established bands right now, they seem to be pulling crazy DRM defying stunts. And if this works i can see more of the rebellious bands doing the same thing.

naokaji · 15th Feb 2008, 09:58

good move, unlike the riaa who knows no other answer than lawsuits and censoring these guys atleast give other options a go to see how they work.

DXR_13KE · 15th Feb 2008, 10:17

and i bet that the RIAA will come out with a press release stating that it was a complete failure....... that R.E.M. lost money.... and that people are all pirates.....

but hurrra for R.E.M. for going open source

rjkoneill · 15th Feb 2008, 12:36

i bet they use linux software to record their next 'hit' record

15th Feb 2008, 07:44	#1
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,940	R.E.M. releases open-source videos http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/02...ource_videos/1 R.E.M. is encouraging fans to download open-source licensed versions of its music videos and to remix them for distribution via YouTube. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

15th Feb 2008, 08:59	#3
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4,456	I've never been a big REM fan, but I applaud them for trying something new and I hope is succeeds. Remember, the alternative is more of the same **AA BS __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.

15th Feb 2008, 09:29	#4
iwog Linux cursed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IoW, UK Posts: 708	Hehe, the RIAA must really hate the established bands right now, they seem to be pulling crazy DRM defying stunts. And if this works i can see more of the rebellious bands doing the same thing. __________________ Welcome to bit-tech, watch out for thread drift Things can only get better

15th Feb 2008, 10:17	#6
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,461	and i bet that the RIAA will come out with a press release stating that it was a complete failure....... that R.E.M. lost money.... and that people are all pirates..... but hurrra for R.E.M. for going open source __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

15th Feb 2008, 12:36	#7
rjkoneill overclocked his 500th i7 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Stoke On Trent UK Posts: 146	i bet they use linux software to record their next 'hit' record __________________ † i7 920 4.2GHz † Rampage II Extreme † OCZ Blade 2GHz† †CrossFire 4890 1GHz † Full System Water Cooling † TJ07 †

15th Feb 2008, 08:40	#2
salesman Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 165	I respect them more for doing this.