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I have considered taking a principled stance like you, but then I always remember that my primary linux computer probably couldn't play back netflix video even without any DRM... and I have a Roku.

I would be interested in seeing a breakdown of how much of their traffic comes from PCs/Macs, and how much comes from various tablets/consoles/phones/etc. The impression I get from the people I talk to is that most people use the later these days.




> my primary linux computer probably couldn't play back netflix video even without any DRM.

What? Why is that the case? Unless you have some incredibly old and/or underpowered hardware...


It's a underpowered eeepc. I have some difficulty with youtube, fullscreen youtube is impossible.

If they gave me an SD stream that I could throw at mplayer, then that would work, but I don't reasonably expect them to do that just for me.


Ah, I see, it's just your hardware.

That's unfortunate - but then again, that's what I love about Linux... it lets me salvage even old or low-quality hardware.


Yup. With Linux buying a replacement laptop cheaper than my (shitty) phone works out pretty decently!




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