Lots of buzz around the ‘Venice Project’
Cory Bergman October 23rd, 2006
It’s a new startup that’s still under wraps that promises to allow users to upload and download full-length, high-quality video clips through a peer-to-peer network. And why all the buzz? The founders are Janus Friis and Niklas Zennström, the masterminds behind Kazaa and Skype. But unlike Kazaa, the Venice Project won’t allow users to illegally swap copyrighted content. The startup is in talks with several TV and media organizations to create ad supported channels. “People love to watch TV,” says Friis. “And people love the Internet because of the choice and the social qualities. We’re trying to bring the best of both worlds together.” Stay tuned…
3 Comments Add your own
1. TubeWire » The Veni&hellip | October 26th, 2006 at 6:53 am
[...] The people behind Kazaa and Skype are using their peer-to-peer technology to create something that sounds like You Tube + Tivo + legitimate deal with TV producers. See TechCrunch, Lost Remote [...]
2. Katherine | November 7th, 2006 at 5:35 pm
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3. tx | January 18th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
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