A bit more of a follow up on the TEN Supernatural downloads.

Firstly, I have uninstalled the software that TEN gets you to install (it’s not just an ActiveX control, but a whole program that starts when you login to Windows). Why? I don’t want to download DRM, time-limited videos that require a stupid third-party program so you can download and watch them.

Now the nitty gritty. TEN does not state on the front page of the site, if it has DRM or not. The first sign of any protection etc. is when you need to get the third-party software download via an ActiveX control.

If you delve into the FAQ section though, you will find out that it is copy-protected and has this 48 hour timebomb (which is stupid at this time of year, because you may download it, go away for a week or a weekend and then find you have wasted bandwidth because the file has timebombed).

Also, some users have reported on Whirlpool (need to have a particular level of access to see the TV lounge) and Media Spy that they can not even access the site as it comes up telling them that they are not in Australia, even though they are in WA with correct IP addresses.

And TEN, Microsoft won’t bring out a new version of Windows Media Player for the Mac. It’s why you need to get that third party plugin ‘Filp4Mac’.

At 5pm (AEDT), TEN will be allowing users to download the first episode to be shown in 2007 of Supernatural. This is being done before it first starts airing on Monday, 15th January. They will then release new episodes.Added at 8:46pm:Note that the file is DRM protected and you only have 48 hours to watch it. Windows users are the only one’s that can view it as TEN has an ActiveX client that only works in IE.Visit the TEN website

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Extras, the hit HBO/BBC series created by Ricky Grevais about an unknown actor who usually can’t catch a break, has it’s second season available for download from iTunes as a podcast.Get it from iTunesKeep an eye out as I will be posting links to free legal TV downloads as they appear.