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The release of the RTMP specs by Adobe yesterday has thrown up some questions on the nologies. And free Adobe tech support too – I suggest you FlashMedia List, and several people are asking themselves if it is a good idea to actually read them as doing so (or even simply downloading the specs) will mean that you agree to be bound to the RTMP license. In particular, the license includes a section about prohibited uses:
“Prohibited Uses
The rights and licenses granted by Adobe in the RTMP Specification, including those granted in the Patent License, are conditioned upon Your agreement to use the RTMP Specification for only streaming video, audio and/or data content and not to make, have made, use, sell, offer to sell, import or distribute: (i) any technology that intercepts streaming video, audio and/or data content for storage in any device or medium; or (ii) any technology that circumvents technological measures for the protection of audio, video and/or data content, including any of Adobe’s secure RTMP measures. No right or license to any Adobe intellectual property is granted for such prohibited uses.”
A long thread started on the list, and it was great to see not only community members participating but also several Adobe employees, including FMS engineers and even the product manager himself. Regardless of what you think of the RTMP license (I personally think it’s a huge step in the right direction and underlines Adobe’s commitment to removing barriers in this field) I think this level of engagement is rarely (ever?) seen by a multi-billion dollar company. Not only did Adobe engage, but they posted a wealth of information around the intricacies of RTMP/E/S security – many thanks to Kevin, Matthew, Asa, Jody and Brad (hope I didn’t miss anyone) for regularly participating.
Further proof then (as if I didn’t know) that the FlashMedia List is the place to be for the latest info on FMS, Flash video and its related technologies. And free Adobe tech support too – I suggest you subscribe right now 
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Topics: Adobe, Flash, Media, RTMP, Streaming Media
