Miro Turns 1.0

nicholasreville writes "We have just released version 1.0 of our internet video application Miro. Miro is a free and open-source (GPL) RSS aggregator and video player with BitTorrent support and a built-in guide of video feeds. It's created by the Participatory Culture Foundation, which is devoted to making online video more open and has received grants from Mozilla and Mitch Kapor, among others. In contrast to closed, proprietary delivery systems, Miro embraces open standards and DRM-free video. We build this software because we think it's absolutely crucial that internet video have an open technology foundation. We don't need more gatekeepers. Miro was featured previously on Slashdot."

Re:If there was only content worth watching

[multisync]

When using the Democracy Player, I could not find any content worth watching. Just garbage.

That's funny. I find the same thing with commercial television.

Re:If there was only content worth watching

[mdielmann]

Like any other source of media, there's the few things that interest you and the multitude of things that interest all the other people. Perhaps if you search on the content you're interested in, they can give you some clues in there.
I personally am interested in the myriad science and nature feeds out there, and HD video looks great on my monitor. Then there's The Wood Whisperer, a good feed if you're interested in woodworking.
And, as is mentioned elsewhere, you can turn an RSS feed of torrented content into a channel, too.
If neither of those options appeal to you, feel free to create your own. It seems to be a trend these days.

does the torrent client still suck?

[hansonc]

I've had issues with Miro taking DAYS to download torrents that take a matter of hours with azureus. The built in client has some serious issues.

Re:If there was only content worth watching

[node 3]

I would have thought that if the grandparent was a flamebait, the parent would have been just as much a flamebait, if not moreso.

Perhaps a paraphrasing will help clear things up for you:

0. We're at 1.0! (the story)
1. You suck (flamebait)
2. Look who's talking! (insightful)