"In the corporate world, Facebook, Apple and Google have launched platform services that allow external developers and companies to build services using their code - but the BBC is uniquely placed to use those same principles to create a cultural and commercial resource for the nation."

"...the time has come for the BBC to start adopting open standards such as H.264 and AAC for our audio and video services on the web."

"The guide is written by Glasgow residents and (will) contain information about attractions, pubs, restaurants and shops. It is part of the [OpenGuides network] and is hosted by [geekSoc] at the University of Strathclyde."