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'''Soapbox on MSN Video''' is a service from [[Microsoft]] via its [[MSN]] portal. It is similar to [[YouTube]] in that it is an internet video-sharing service. As of [[December 17]], [[2006]], it was an invitation-only beta. In February of 2007 it entered public beta. Users in able to upload content require to sign up for a [[Windows Live ID]], those who all ready have a [[Windows Live ID]] are able to use that. MSN Soapbox had been compared to [[Youtube]], a major difference between [[Youtube]] and MSN Soapbox is that Soapbox states in its privacy policy that use of copyrighted material is not allowed and will be deleted. [[Youtube]] has that policy, but copyrighted materal is still present on the site, because [[Youtube]] leaves the responsibility of finding copyrighted material in the hands of the copyright holder. |
'''Soapbox on MSN Video''' is a service from [[Microsoft]] via its [[MSN]] portal. It is similar to [[YouTube]] in that it is an internet video-sharing service. As of [[December 17]], [[2006]], it was an invitation-only beta. In February of 2007 it entered public beta. Users in able to upload content require to sign up for a [[Windows Live ID]], those who all ready have a [[Windows Live ID]] are able to use that. MSN Soapbox had been compared to [[Youtube]], a major difference between [[Youtube]] and MSN Soapbox is that Soapbox states in its privacy policy that use of copyrighted material is not allowed and will be deleted. [[Youtube]] has that policy, but copyrighted materal is still present on the site, because [[Youtube]] leaves the responsibility of finding copyrighted material in the hands of the copyright holder. |
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Soapbox uses an interface heavily dependent on [[JavaScript]] and [[AJAX]]. The original codename for the project was Warhol |
Soapbox uses an interface heavily dependent on [[JavaScript]] and [[AJAX]]. The original codename for the project was Warhol, the Soapbox name being subsequently chosen by an intern during the 2007 summer. Soapbox on [[MSN Video]] differs from other video sites as it offers features such as [[RSS]], and the fact that you do not need to open a new window to continue using the site and browsing videos when you are uploading one of your own. |
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The current version of the Soapbox is in [[U.S. English]] and service & upload instructions are also in English. However, there are plans for this to be widened in the future. Videos are shown at 400 x 300 pixels by default, but can be expanded to full screen. Soapbox plays videos in the [[Microsoft]] [[Windows Media Player]] for [[Internet Explorer]] users and the [[Adobe Flash Player]] for users who don't have [[Internet Explorer]]. Soapbox is compatible with [[Windows Internet Explorer]], [[Firefox]], and [[Safari]]. |
The current version of the Soapbox is in [[U.S. English]] and service & upload instructions are also in English. However, there are plans for this to be widened in the future. Videos are shown at 400 x 300 pixels by default, but can be expanded to full screen. Soapbox plays videos in the [[Microsoft]] [[Windows Media Player]] for [[Internet Explorer]] users and the [[Adobe Flash Player]] for users who don't have [[Internet Explorer]]. Soapbox is compatible with [[Windows Internet Explorer]], [[Firefox]], and [[Safari]]. |
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Revision as of 20:21, 8 July 2008
Soapbox on MSN Video is a service from Microsoft via its MSN portal. It is similar to YouTube in that it is an internet video-sharing service. As of December 17, 2006, it was an invitation-only beta. In February of 2007 it entered public beta. Users in able to upload content require to sign up for a Windows Live ID, those who all ready have a Windows Live ID are able to use that. MSN Soapbox had been compared to Youtube, a major difference between Youtube and MSN Soapbox is that Soapbox states in its privacy policy that use of copyrighted material is not allowed and will be deleted. Youtube has that policy, but copyrighted materal is still present on the site, because Youtube leaves the responsibility of finding copyrighted material in the hands of the copyright holder.
Soapbox uses an interface heavily dependent on JavaScript and AJAX. The original codename for the project was Warhol, the Soapbox name being subsequently chosen by an intern during the 2007 summer. Soapbox on MSN Video differs from other video sites as it offers features such as RSS, and the fact that you do not need to open a new window to continue using the site and browsing videos when you are uploading one of your own.
The current version of the Soapbox is in U.S. English and service & upload instructions are also in English. However, there are plans for this to be widened in the future. Videos are shown at 400 x 300 pixels by default, but can be expanded to full screen. Soapbox plays videos in the Microsoft Windows Media Player for Internet Explorer users and the Adobe Flash Player for users who don't have Internet Explorer. Soapbox is compatible with Windows Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari.
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