Disney Will Make Popular Shows Available on Net For Free

The latest episodes of “Desperate Housewives” and “Lost” will soon be available via the net for free, although not commercial free, in an experiment from ABC/Disney. Beginning in late spring or early summer, viewers will be able to see new episodes the day after the network first broadcasts them. RIght now, such episodes are available for a fee via digital download. Read more here. Contrast this decision from ABC with the flap over UK program repeats in other media.