The Open Media Network (OMN) is a P2PTV application, which focuses on educational and public service programs. OMN powered by Kontiki grid network technology. Kontiki (part of VeriSign since March 2006) is a commercial replacement for BitTorrent. OMN was founded by Netscape pioneers Mike Homer and Marc Andreessen. Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) plans the launch of a “download to own” initiative that lets viewers purchase episodes of popular PBS programs via the Internet for viewing anytime, anywhere. PBS has teamed with Open Media Network and Google.