description: ABC iView client for AmigaOS
version: 2.2
date: 20100729-22.22
author: Michael Trebilcock
submitter: Michael Trebilcock
category: network/misc
replaces: network/misc/iview.lha
license: Other
minosversion: 4.0
distribute: yes
fileid: 5736
hend:


This program will only work for Australians.

iView uses rtmpdump and includes Flasm. rtmpdump is under the GPL, Flasm's license file is included.

Due to constant updates of iView, you should be able to find the latest
version of this program at the following URL:

http://bit.ly/c4IlOO


Intro
=====

This program facilitates the viewing of shows from the Australian ABC iView
website on AmigaOS.


Note
====

This script is ONLY intended to allow people with Amiga computers to watch
shows on iView. It is not meant as a program to facilitate any illegal
activities. Please read the disclaimer below.


Installation
============

Note: If you are using WinUAE to emulate a 68k Amiga, you must copy
usergroup.library from the AmiTCP demo on Aminet, into AmiTCP:Libs/ and an
AmiTCP: assign must be made.

wget for 68k requires ixemul.library and ixnet.library in LIBS:


Usage
=====

In a Shell / CLI window, type "RX iView" and follow the prompts.


Disclaimer
==========

The author of this program assumes no responsibility for the actions of the
end-user. You accept all risks by using this program, including but not limited
to any financial loss, damage to the computer, erasure of files or any legal
issues.

By using this software, you agree to have read and understood all relevant
copyright laws in your jurisdiction.

You are the end-user.


History
=======

V2.2 (30th July 2010):

- Using latest XML URLs.
- Code cleanup.


V2.1 (26th July 2010):

Internal.

- Support for ABC News 24
- Updated PPC rtmpdump to 2.3


V2.0 (25th April 2010):

- Support for XML captions and converting to SRT format.
- Improved error checking / parameter handling.
- General code cleanup.
- Re-compiled fehashmac with a stackcookie.
- Updated 68k rtmpdump to 2.2d (PPC version still 2.2c for now)


V1.9 (22nd April 2010):

- Changed address for series list retrieval.
- Updated 68k and PPC rtmpdump to 2.2c.
- Fixed problems receiving FLV files.


V1.8 (13th April 2010):

- Akamai support fixed.
- New SHA256-HMAC hashes.
- Updated rtmpdump OS4 to latest SVN.
- Increased stack for genhashes option.
- Files cleaned up on exit.


V1.7 (9th April 2010):

- Supports new JSON database series format.


V1.6 (4th April 2010):

- Using new index database URL.


V1.5 (09th February 2010):

- Using new index database URL.


V1.4 (28th December 2009):

- First Aminet release.
- Automatically detects OS4.

- Automatically switches to .flv mode if .mp4
  mode fails, and vice versa.


V1.3 (27th December 2009):

- Updated rtmpdump_os4 to version 1.9a
- Using new swfhash/swfsize values.
- "genhashes" command to generate hash values;
  intended for developer use only.
- Works with new MP4 files.


V1.2:

(Internal)


V1.1 (21st November 2009):

- Updated rtmpdump_os4 to version 1.9
- Added new swfhash/swfsize values to script, but not using them.

- Re-structured entire script due to new iView design;
  Genres are looked for in Categories.xml, and
  cross-referenced with a decrypted index.xml


V1.0 (26th October 2009):

- Initial release.


