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Last release before the Big Beta!
We're finally there. This morning we've completed the last version of the software prior to sending out the 'big beta' - which marks the start of getting thousands and thousands of people on the platform in an invitation style manner. While we're still in the beta phase, we feel like we now have a strong proof of concept as we continue to build and enhance the platform. Since the last release, we've made some significant changes which include:
- Seek! (Well, the first half; so you can only seek within content you've played at least once. We'll improve that to full seek soon, but unfortunately that will require us to re-process all content - so it may take some time.)
- Improvements in the installer; especially around the settings
- We think we've finally fixed a nasty UI freeze in the EPG (and we'd love to hear about any freezes you find!)
- We've added paging when the information does not fit in the information boxes.
- You can now drag the window round when in desktop mode
- The top icon nicely highlights
- Lots of UI improvements, specifically in the channel catalog.
- More tooltips
- Improvements to the font-rendering
Posted by Dirk-Willem van Gulik on Dec 9, 06 | Permalink | Comments (1)
Comments (1)
Peter Hansen:
Okay, so the technology is exciting. The best kept secret, however, appears to be the business behind your content licensing model. As a content producer, I am very interested in exploring how original content can be created for Joost distribution. I've read how deals have been penned with major content holders (Viacom, for example), leading me to suspect that this is the lowest/best hanging fruit approach. Makes sense, but I can't help but believe that there is so much more possible in engaging the creative juices (or should I say, Jooses) of independent/small production co. players with stories that could play best in your world. Could you please point me in the direction of the person(s) at Joost who are best able to respond to this? Thanks.
Posted by: Peter Hansen | Mar 3, 08