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GlobalPandora: The box is ope- er, broken.
Last Sunday we told you about a way for listeners outside of the US to tune in to Pandora without having to deal with proxies: GlobalPandora. We also predicted that it will get shut down - but who would have thought so soon? It looks like the real Pandora decided to block all the U.S. IPs that GlobalPandora was using.On the site, there's no hint that GlobalPandora is planning on making a comeback besides asking if anyone has "access to U.S. servers or U.S. shells." So unless there are some friendlies out there that will support GlobalPandora, the box will remain shut unless you mind setting up your own proxy.
And if you don't want to deal with a proxy, despite Pandora being as fascinating as it is, there is a nice selection of other online radio alternatives that might work for users outside of the U.S. - a number of which GlobalPandora has been good enough to list on it's "we're down" page.
Thanks Andrew!
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Andrew said 4:58PM on 1-19-2008
Thanks for the thanks!
I love this blog and just thought I'd tell you. Unfortunate situation. Being from the UK it was a useful tool. I'll just go back to radio, myspace and Seeqpod
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Radical Dreamer said 6:07PM on 1-19-2008
You guys might also want to check out:
http://www.deezer.com/
http://www.projectplaylist.com/
http://www.skreemr.com/
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Radical Dreamer said 6:07PM on 1-19-2008
http://www.last.fm/
http://www.anywhere.fm/
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Niall O'K said 9:43AM on 1-20-2008
There is, of course, a way around the problem - connecting to a VPN and obtaining a US IP address.
http://www.espen.tv/myblog/viewing-hulu.com-from-other-countries.html
Also good for Rhapsody, Hulu, abc.com videos, etc. etc. :)
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Radical Dreamer said 8:35AM on 1-20-2008
Using a US proxy is an easier solution.
Moreover, IMO, I don't think Pandora is worth all that hassle.
There are enough similar services nowadays (as listed above) that can provide the average "music lover" the same experience.
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